New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1761: Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1761 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires notice to be provided by municipal court to applicant for public defender of fee and process to waive fee for inability to pay. Primary sponsor: Anthony Verrelli (Democratic), Carol Murphy (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee