New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

S 3630 — Imposes various taxes and fees on operators of private prisons to offset social costs of incarceration.

Last action — TRANS SBA

  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 February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill imposes taxes and fees on private prison operators.

This bill establishes various taxes and fees specifically for operators of private prisons. The goal is to offset the social costs associated with incarceration.

Summary

Private prisons, operators-impose various taxes and fees

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 20, 2026

Action History

  1. TRANS SBA

  2. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3630 do?
Private prisons, operators-impose various taxes and fees
Who sponsors S 3630?
S 3630 is sponsored by Vitale, Joseph F. (Democrat), Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), and Zwicker, Andrew (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 3630?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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