Revises requirements for parole release and violations of parole; repeals law relating to violations committed by parolee released due to overcrowding.
This bill revises New Jersey's parole procedures by changing how parole violations are handled and removing a specific exception for parolees released due to prison overcrowding. It amends the Parole Act of 1979 to redefine key terms like "parole release date" and "probable cause hearing," which determine when parolees face review for potential violations. Crucially, it repeals Section 7 of P.L.1982, c.112, which previously created a separate process for parolees released because of prison overcrowding. As a result, all parolees - regardless of why they were released - will now face the same standard procedures for parole violations. The changes directly affect adult inmates on parole and the Parole Board's decision-making process.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Shanique Speight
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