A 5319 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Eliminates fee on electronic transfer of funds into incarcerated persons' accounts; makes appropriation.

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Corrections and the Youth Justice Commission to stop charging fees when families send money electronically to incarcerated individuals and youth. It mandates that all correctional facilities, including private ones, allow deposits through online platforms, mobile apps, or phone calls without transaction costs. To fund this change, the legislation authorizes the state to provide necessary money from the General Fund to both agencies. The rules must apply uniformly across all facilities in the state, and the law will take effect thirteen months after being passed.
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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