NJ A 4897
in committeeEstablishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
New Jersey · 222 · lower
Quick answers
Did NJ A 4897 pass?
Not yet. NJ A 4897 is in committee as of 2026-05-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-07): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
What is NJ A 4897 about?
NJ A 4897 is a bill in the 222 titled “Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.”.
Who sponsors NJ A 4897?
Schaer, Gary S., Stewart, Kenyatta, Park, Ellen J. are the primary sponsors of NJ A 4897, joined by 11 cosponsors.
- Introduced
- 2026-05-07
- Latest action
- 2026-05-07 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Schaer, Gary S.primary
- Stewart, Kenyattaprimary
- Park, Ellen J.primary
- Kane, Melindacosponsor
- Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.cosponsor
- Rodriguez, Gabrielcosponsor
- Sampson, William B., IVcosponsor
- Danielsen, Joecosponsor
- Brennan, Katiecosponsor
- Quijano, Annettecosponsor
- Rowan, Maureencosponsor
- Bhalla, Ravi S.cosponsor
- Kearney, Vincent M.cosponsor
- Walker, Jerrycosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-05-07
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
introduction,referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 4298
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