10/18/2020
THOUSANDS OF N.J. prisoners to be released early the day after Election Day, sources say
Gov. Phil Murphy will sign a bill that will release early thousands of New Jersey prisoners the day after the presidential election due to the danger posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NJ Advance Media has learned.
Murphy plans to sign the proposal (S2519) on Oct. 19, so it takes effect Nov. 4, according to four sources briefed by administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
About 2,000 people should be released Nov. 4, and about another 1,000 will be released during the following weeks through January, according to three of the sources.
Murphy officials privately announced the timeline Tuesday during calls with stakeholders.
GO READ THE BILL, HIDDEN WITHIN IT IS A MANDATE TO COME UP WITH A PLAN FOR FREE HEALTHCARE AND FREE HOUSING FOR THE CRIMINALS.
New Jersey Senate Bill 2519
Summary
Requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during public health emergency; prohibits contact with victim upon release of inmate awarded credits.
Sponsored by:
Senator NELLIE POU
District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
Senator SANDRA B. CUNNINGHAM
District 31 (Hudson)
Assemblyman RAJ MUKHERJI
District 33 (Hudson)
Assemblywoman SHAVONDA E. SUMTER
District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)
Assemblywoman VERLINA REYNOLDS-JACKSON District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senators Weinberg, Diegnan, Turner, Assemblymen Johnson, Zwicker, Assemblywoman Chaparro, Assemblyman Spearman, Assemblywomen Carter, Jasey, Assemblyman Giblin, Assemblywoman McKnight, Assemblyman Verrelli, Assemblywomen Timberlake, Lopez, Speight and Assemblyman Wimberly
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S3000/2519_R4.PDF