A 614 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Task Force for Community Based Juvenile Rehabilitation."

Bill A 614 establishes a 17-member "Task Force for Community Based Juvenile Rehabilitation" to study and recommend changes to juvenile court age limits (minimum and maximum ages for prosecution) based on developmental science and other states' practices. The task force must also examine racial disparities in juvenile prosecution and sentencing, and propose solutions to address them. Composed of representatives from law enforcement, courts, social justice organizations, youth justice experts, and community stakeholders, the task force will hold three public hearings across New Jersey and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within one year. This bill creates a review process for potential policy changes but does not alter current juvenile justice laws.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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