Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
This bill requires all New Jersey state, county, and private correctional facilities - including juvenile facilities - to provide free voice calls, video calls, and email services to incarcerated adults and juveniles. It prohibits facilities from charging inmates or their families any fees (including per-minute charges, surcharges, or account fees), ensuring both parties to communications bear no cost. The law also mandates that facilities maintain current service access levels and transfer any remaining prepaid funds to inmates' commissary accounts. The bill appropriates state funds for implementation and takes effect six months after enactment.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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3 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Gary Schaer
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
Co
Tennille McCoy
DDemocratic
Co
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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