Bill to end mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes in N.J. now goes to Murphy’s desk
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
A landmark criminal justice bill that would end mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes in New Jersey, including non-violent drug offenses, is now heading to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk after being passed by the state Assembly on Monday.
The commission found that ending mandatory minimums for certain crimes would help to eliminate the disparity in the state’s criminal justice system, an initiative Murphy has championed as governor.
It is unclear if Murphy, a Democrat, will sign the bill into law.