Bill
S 1670
Removes municipal authority to charge application fee for representation by municipal public defender.
2026-2027 Regular Session
Introduced by Raj Mukherji and 3 co-sponsors
S 1670 eliminates municipalities’ power to charge up to a $200 application fee for public defender eligibility, ensuring access to counsel immediately upon enactment.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee