New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 2493: Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2493 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands categories of individuals who may bring a claim under wrongful imprisonment statute. Primary sponsor: O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr., Gordon Johnson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Scanlon, Declan J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gordon Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee