A4897Introduced in the General Assembly
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
Introduced by Gary Schaer, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes "New Jersey Holistic Representation Model" in Office of Public Defender.
Where it stands
Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
October 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Judiciary Committee: Reported Favorably · October 15, 2026
4
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
6 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Flynn | 13 | Not Voting |
| Mitchelle Drulis | 16 | Yes |
| Kenyatta Stewart | 35 | Yes |
| Gary Schaer | 36 | Yes |
| Ellen Park | 37 | Yes |
| Robert Auth | 39 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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