A 3511
Requires DOC to establish standards of habitability for prison housing units.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Corrections (DOC) to create and maintain standards for the habitability of all prison housing units, including Restorative Housing Units (RHUs). These standards must meet or exceed those set by the American Correctional Association. The bill aims to address concerns raised by the Corrections Ombudsperson regarding inadequate conditions in RHUs, such as sanitation and ventilation issues, and ensures a minimum level of safety and well-being for incarcerated individuals.
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