New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 4298: 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
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Plain-language summary
S 4298 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on May 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender. Primary sponsor: Benjie Wimberly (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjie Wimberly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee