This bill proposes a comprehensive update to New Jersey law by replacing the term "inmate" with "incarcerated person" throughout various legal texts, reflecting a shift towards more respectful language regarding individuals in correctional facilities. Key provisions include the requirement for the Commissioner of Corrections to assist incarcerated persons in applying for Medicaid and other social services prior to their release, as well as the establishment of a Body Armor Replacement Fund for law enforcement agencies. The bill also enhances the role of the Corrections Ombudsperson, allowing for broader complaint filing and ensuring transparency and accountability within correctional facilities.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific rights and support systems for incarcerated individuals, including access to essential information before release, humane treatment protocols, and provisions for vocational training and educational programs. It mandates that correctional facilities provide necessary resources and support to facilitate successful reintegration into society, while also ensuring that the rights of crime victims are upheld throughout the legal process. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize legal language, improve the treatment of incarcerated individuals, and enhance the management of correctional facilities in New Jersey.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:84A-21.13, 2C:7-6, 2C:11-3, 2C:43-3.1, 2C:43-3.3, 2C:43-7.2, 2C:43-11, 2C:46-4, 2C:47-10, 26:4-49.8, 26:6B-3, 30:1B-6.2, 30:1B-6.8, 30:1B-6.9, 30:1B-6.10, 30:1B-6.13, 30:1B-6.14, 30:1B-41, 30:4-16.3, 30:4-82.4, 30:4-82.7, 30:4-82.8, 30:4-82.11, 30:4-85.1, 30:4-91.3, 30:4-91.9, 30:4-92.2, 30:4-123.45, 30:4-123.51, 30:4-123.52, 30:4-123.54, 30:4-123.55, 30:4-123.56, 30:4-123.59, 30:4-123.100, 30:4-123.101, 30:4-123.103, 30:7C-3, 30:7C-4, 30:7C-5, 30:7C-6, 30:7C-7, 30:7C-9, 30:7C-10, 30:7E-1, 30:7E-2, 30:7E-3, 30:7E-4, 30:7E-5, 30:7E-7, 30:8-16.14, 30:8-16.16, 30:8-16.17, 30:8-16.18, 30:8-16.19, 30:8-16.20, 30:8-16.21, 30:8-16.22, 30:8-16.2, 30:8-28.4, 30:8-48.1, 30:8-48.2, 30:8-57, 30:8-58, 30:8-59, 30:8-68, 40A:9-117.6, 43:16A-1.5, 43:7-8, 52:4B-44, 52:4B-62, 52:4B-63, 52:4B-64, 52:17B-4.4, 52:18A-19, 52:27B-61, 52:27EE-26, 52:27EE-27, 52:27EE-28, 52:27EE-28.1, 52:27EE-28.2, 52:27EE-28.3, 52:27EE-28.5, 52:27EE-28.6, 52:32-2.3