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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gary Schaer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony Verrelli | 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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee