New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2601: Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2601 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides free telecommunication services for incarcerated persons at State, county, and private adult and juvenile correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Carmen Morales (Democratic), Gabe Rodriguez (Democratic), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carmen Morales (Democratic); Gabe Rodriguez (Democratic); Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.