Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five-year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities, counties, and regional police and fire departments to require new hires to live in their jurisdiction for five years. It permits departments to adopt ordinances making residency a condition of employment, with new hires given six months after completing training to relocate. Exceptions are included if a member faces injury or threats related to their job, such as intimidation or attempts to manipulate investigations. The law directly affects police and fire personnel seeking employment in these public safety roles across New Jersey.