Concerns AG guidelines on bias incident investigation standards.

This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to establish and regularly update guidelines for investigating bias incidents (such as hate crimes based on race, religion, or sexual orientation). It mandates that local police and prosecutors report confirmed or suspected bias incidents to the state within 24 hours, notify the Attorney General for serious cases (like homicides or organized hate groups), and follow specific investigation procedures. The guidelines also require law enforcement training on identifying bias incidents, ensure victims receive referrals to civil rights offices, and set standards for notifying state agencies like the Division of Criminal Justice. The bill directly affects county/municipal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and state offices handling bias incident investigations.