New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 209: Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

S 209 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Gordon Johnson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Gordon Johnson (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.