Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s Department of Corrections to provide female inmates with family planning services prior to their release from prison. The goal is to support these women’s successful transition back into the community by ensuring access to reproductive health services. This aligns with existing provisions aimed at preparing inmates for release by providing them with important documents and information.
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Primary sponsor
M. Ruiz
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