Establishes virtual reality simulator program in DOC facilities.
This New Jersey bill mandates that inmates with 24 months or more remaining on their sentences participate in a virtual reality life skills simulator program within Department of Corrections facilities. The program is designed to teach practical skills such as resume writing, budgeting, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation through immersive simulations. Inmates who successfully complete this training will become eligible for additional time credits toward their release. The legislation also updates existing workforce training laws to include this new virtual reality component as a required part of inmate education.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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Kenyatta Stewart
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