New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4897: Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4897 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic), Stewart, Kenyatta, Ellen Park (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee