A3511

Requires DOC to establish standards of habitability for prison housing units.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3511 mandates the Department of Corrections to set habitability standards for all prison housing units.

New Jersey A3511 requires the Department of Corrections to establish standards of habitability for all prison housing units, including Restorative Housing Units. These standards must meet or exceed those set by the American Correctional Association. The bill responds to a 2024 report from the Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson, which highlighted frequent health and safety issues in certain prison housing units.

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Current
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee