S 1468 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

This bill clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by schools, colleges, or universities may legally carry firearms on campus during their employment or while traveling to/from work, without needing written authorization from the institution. It specifically amends New Jersey law to exempt these officers from general campus firearm restrictions, defining "law enforcement officer" as someone authorized to arrest offenders and trained by the Police Training Commission. The change removes ambiguity about whether campus officers require special permission to carry weapons while performing their duties. It does not affect firearm rules for students, staff, or the public.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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