S 217 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances.

This bill requires correctional police officers in New Jersey state correctional facilities to wear body-worn cameras during specific duties. Officers must wear cameras when assigned to the Special Operations Group, working in close custody units (areas for disciplinary housing), housing units (sleeping areas), providing mobile security, or interacting with the public. The law defines "body-worn camera" as a device recording audio/video during official duties, excluding vehicle-mounted systems or undercover use. The bill takes effect seven months after enactment and directly affects correctional officers performing these specified tasks.
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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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