S.1279

Creates "Youth Detention Task Force."

Chamber Passed·5/28/26

Establishes the "Youth Detention Task Force" to assess and recommend improvements to youth detention in New Jersey.

The bill creates the "Youth Detention Task Force" to evaluate the current state of youth detention and suggest a system that best serves New Jersey's youth. The task force will consider factors such as available resources, safety protocols, staff training, rehabilitation opportunities, and security requirements. It will recommend whether existing county facilities, those managed by the Youth Justice Commission, or an alternative system would be most effective. The task force will expire 30 days after submitting its report.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · May 28
Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 19

10:00 AM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Passed by the Senate (36-0)

May 28

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Mar 19

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading