Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras and security camera systems to be installed in State correctional facilities.
New Jersey's proposed Bill A 3444 requires all correctional police officers in state prisons to wear body cameras during most duties, with limited exceptions (such as restroom use, medical appointments, or strip searches). It also mandates security camera systems in correctional facilities. Recordings must be retained for a minimum of 180 days, with extended retention (up to three years) if a complaint is filed, an officer requests it for evidentiary value, or the footage relates to an investigation. The bill applies directly to correctional officers and facilities, aiming to document officer activities and incidents like use of force or disciplinary actions.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
P
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Cleopatra Tucker
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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