"New Jersey Prison Libraries Act"; establishes "Prison Libraries Fund" and appropriates $1 million.
This bill creates the New Jersey Prison Libraries Act to establish a dedicated fund within the Department of Corrections for improving library services for incarcerated individuals. The legislation appropriates $1 million to support the purchase of books, digital resources, and computers, as well as to fund programs like job training, literacy classes, and cultural events. The fund is restricted to library-related expenses and cannot be used for general prison operations, medical care, or basic needs like food and clothing.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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