New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 290: Grants court discretion to adjust, reduce, or waive certain mandatory legal financial obligations based on ability of defendant to pay.

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

Plain-language summary

S 290 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Grants court discretion to adjust, reduce, or waive certain mandatory legal financial obligations based on ability of defendant to pay. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Angela McKnight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shirley Turner (Democratic); Angela McKnight (Democratic).