A 660 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires certain NJ Transit Corporation employees to undergo criminal history background checks and wear photo identification.

Bill A 660 requires New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to conduct criminal history background checks on prospective employees who need access to security-sensitive areas (defined as areas critical to facility and operational security). It mandates fingerprinting with written consent, prohibits hiring if disqualifying records exist, and gives applicants 20 days to appeal disqualifications based on record accuracy or rehabilitation. Current security employees must wear visible photo identification cards displaying their name, photo, signature, and employment proof at all times while on duty, and are prohibited from sharing these cards. The bill directly affects NJ Transit security personnel in roles requiring access to sensitive areas.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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