New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 436: 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
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Plain-language summary
S 436 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Brian Stack (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Raj Mukherji | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 Law and Public Safety Committee