# New Jersey A2835: Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.

New Jersey A2835, Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals., is a 220th Legislature (2024-2025) House bill sponsored by Atkins, Reginald W., William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic); status failed, last action 2024-09-30 (Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey A2835
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 220th Legislature (2024-2025)
- Title: Establishes Second Chance Program in charge of providing opportunities through labor organizations for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-01-09
- Last action: 2024-09-30, Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Sponsors: Atkins, Reginald W., William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (75 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Atkins, Reginald W.
- Sponsor: William B. Sampson IV (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Anthony S. Verrelli (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Linda S. Carter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Conaway, Herb
- Cosponsor: Shama A. Haider (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Hall, Garnet R.
- Cosponsor: Robert J. Karabinchak (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: McCann Stamato, Barbara
- Cosponsor: Tennille R. McCoy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carol A. Murphy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Annette Quijano (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ramirez, Jessica
- Cosponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gabriel Rodriguez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Shanique Speight (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sumter, Shavonda E.
- Cosponsor: Lisa Swain (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024-09-26 | House | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 75 | 0 |   |

## Actions (5)

- 2024-09-30: Received in Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2024-09-26: Passed Assembly — (75-0-0) (House)
- 2024-06-24: REP/ACA, 2nd Reading in Assembly (House)
- 2024-02-05: Reported, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (House)
- 2024-01-09: Introduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (House)

## Bill text

- Assembly Appropriations (6/24/24 1R), 2024-09-27: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_R1.PDF)
- 6/28/24; 1R, 2024-06-28: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E3.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E3.PDF)
- Assembly Appropriations Substitute (6/24/24 TR), 2024-06-25: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S2.PDF)
- 6/20/24; as introduced, 2024-06-20: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E1.PDF)
- Assembly Labor (2/5/24 TR), 2024-02-16: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_T1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_T1.PDF)
- Assembly Labor Substitute (2/5/24), 2024-02-06: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2024-02-05: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_I1.PDF)

## Related bills

- S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction. (signed)
- S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances. (signed)
- S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to legalized medical and personal use cannabis marketplace. (signed)
- S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act." (signed)
- S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teacher grant program.* (signed)
- S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation program with remaining funds for unmet recovery and rebuilding needs for Supers… (signed)

## Sources
- [Assembly Appropriations (6/24/24 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_R1.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations (6/24/24 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_R1.PDF)
- [6/28/24; 1R (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E3.HTM)
- [6/28/24; 1R (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E3.PDF)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (6/24/24 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S2.HTM)
- [Assembly Appropriations Substitute (6/24/24 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S2.PDF)
- [6/20/24; as introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E1.HTM)
- [6/20/24; as introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_E1.PDF)
- [Assembly Labor (2/5/24 TR) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_T1.HTM)
- [Assembly Labor (2/5/24 TR) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_T1.PDF)
- [Assembly Labor Substitute (2/5/24) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S1.HTM)
- [Assembly Labor Substitute (2/5/24) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/A3000/2835_I1.PDF)

## Related
- [S4928: Requires payment of prevailing wage for certain data center construction.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4928-2024-2025)
- [S4925: Expands provisions of P.L.2022, c.9 under certain circumstances.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4925-2024-2025)
- [S4847: Makes various changes to membership on Cannabis Regulatory Commission and to le…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4847-2024-2025)
- [S4858: Establishes "New Jersey Veterans and Military Spouses Asset Protection Act."](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4858-2024-2025)
- [S4678: Includes retired teachers and county college faculty members in science, techno…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4678-2024-2025)
- [S4812: Requires DCA to resume Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4812-2024-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A2835-2024-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).