New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1670: Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1670 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender. Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic); Shirley Turner (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.