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NJ A 4897

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Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 4897 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 4897 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-15): Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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 13 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-05-07
Latest action
2026-10-15 — Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Bill type
bill
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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
  • Abdelaziz, Alcosponsor
  • Karabinchak, Robert J.cosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-15

    Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-05-07

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4897

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