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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 160: Urges US Department of State to take action to secure release of James "Jimmy" Wilgus from wrongful imprisonment in Russia.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SJR 160 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urges US Department of State to take action to secure release of James "Jimmy" Wilgus from wrongful imprisonment in Russia. Primary sponsor: Owen Henry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Owen HenryPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate12

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source