S 4764 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Conforms statute to reflect court ruling regarding minimum age for eligibility as municipal police officer.

S 4764 amends New Jersey law to lower the minimum age for municipal police officer appointments from 21 to 18 years, correcting a legal inconsistency with a 1974 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling. The court determined that the age of majority (18) applies to public employment eligibility, including police roles, making the prior 21-year minimum invalid. This change allows 18-year-olds to apply for police positions in New Jersey municipalities while maintaining the existing maximum age limit of 35. The bill ensures state law aligns with judicial precedent without altering other hiring requirements.
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Introduced Oct 27, 2025 Last action Oct 27, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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