New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

A 5379 — "Jillian's Law," Mandates institutional commitment for certain persons found not competent to stand trial under certain circumstances.

Last action — INT 1RA REF AJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates institutional commitment for individuals deemed not competent to stand trial under specific conditions.

Jillian's Law requires that individuals found not competent to stand trial must be placed in an institution under certain circumstances. This aims to address the care and management of such individuals.

Summary

Jillian's Law-concerns certain persons found not competent to stand trial

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 11, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AJU

Sponsors

  • Clinton Calabrese · Primary
  • Erik K. Simonsen · Cosponsor
  • Sean T. Kean · Primary

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Simonsen, Erik K.

Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5379 do?
Jillian's Law-concerns certain persons found not competent to stand trial
Who sponsors A 5379?
A 5379 is sponsored by Calabrese, Clinton, Simonsen, Erik K., and Kean, Sean T. (Republican).
What is the current status of A 5379?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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