New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 766: Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal 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 766 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender. Primary sponsor: Gary Schaer (Democratic), Ellen Park (Democratic), Brennan, Katie, Onyema, Chigozie U.. It lists 4 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 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Schaer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Brennan, Katie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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