New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

S 1670 — Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Municipal public defender-removes municipal authority to charge application fee

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 31, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1670 do?
Municipal public defender-removes municipal authority to charge application fee
Who sponsors S 1670?
S 1670 is sponsored by Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democrat), Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), and Zwicker, Andrew (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1670?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 1670?
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