This bill (S 2775) allows military law enforcement officers who separated under honorable conditions within the past three years to receive credit toward New Jersey's police training requirements when seeking civilian law enforcement jobs in the state. Specifically, it requires the Police Training Commission to grant exemptions for parts of the basic training course that match their prior military training, provided the courses were substantially equivalent. It does not exempt applicants from the entire training course, only the comparable sections. This directly affects veterans transitioning from military law enforcement roles to positions with New Jersey state, county, or municipal police agencies. The bill amends existing law to ensure military experience is recognized in the state's certification process.
This bill creates new criminal penalties for selling or buying marijuana from unlicensed businesses in New Jersey. It makes it a third-degree crime (up to 5 years in prison or $15,000 fine) for unlicensed business owners to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana, and a second-degree crime (up to 10 years or $150,000 fine) for leaders of multi-location illegal networks. Purchasing from unlicensed sources becomes a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine). The New Jersey State Police can shut down violating businesses and seize illegal marijuana.
S 2380 removes a requirement that certain special law enforcement officers (specifically Class Two and Class Three officers meeting residency, hours worked, and training criteria) turn in their firearms at the end of each shift. Instead, these officers may carry permitted firearms off-duty if they have completed required training (280 hours of instruction plus annual qualification) and hold a permit from their chief of police or county sheriff. The bill maintains that officers must use only locally supplied firearms during shifts and retain permits on their person when carrying weapons off-duty. This change directly affects special officers employed full-time by municipalities over 300,000 population who meet the training and permit conditions. The policy modifies existing firearm-handling rules without altering officer duties or supervision requirements.
This bill allows permanent New Jersey law enforcement officers with active police training certifications to receive a temporary 120-day appointment as State or county investigators. During this period, they may perform full investigator duties while being trained and certified as basic investigators. The temporary role remains active until the officer applies for and receives permanent investigator licensure through the Police Training Commission. This creates a formal pathway for officers to transition into investigator roles without requiring immediate permanent licensure.
This bill, S 1517 ("Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"), requires all firearm manufacturers operating in New Jersey to obtain an annual license from the State Police Superintendent. Manufacturers must pay a fee calculated based on their market share and adjusted annually using the consumer price index, with the total fee set to cover public health costs from firearm injuries. The collected fees will fund the RIFS Fund, which distributes money directly to firearm injury victims or their eligible relatives (including first-degree relatives, employers, or legal guardians). The bill aims to address public health impacts of firearm violence by holding manufacturers accountable for costs tied to injuries, as defined by the legislature's findings on rising injury rates and economic burdens.
S 105 requires New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to develop training materials and an online tutorial for law enforcement officers on interacting with pregnant women in labor or preparing for delivery during traffic stops. The training covers efficiently reviewing required documents (like licenses and insurance), assessing when to request emergency responders, and preparing for childbirth emergencies. This applies to all state, county, municipal, and campus police departments in New Jersey. The bill mandates the training be made available for officer use and takes effect four months after enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey's State Police Superintendent to create a policy within six months that prioritizes recruiting women and minorities as civilian instructors and contractors at the State Police Academy. It directly affects State Police recruits by mandating more diverse instruction, as the policy aims to diversify the civilian staff delivering their training. Key provisions include annual policy reviews and updates, plus annual reports to the Attorney General and Legislature detailing the demographics (age, gender, race, ethnicity) of all civilian instructors/contractors and summaries of policy changes. The bill takes effect immediately, focusing on concrete reporting and recruitment requirements rather than outcomes.
This New Jersey bill (S 230) requires all state, county, municipal, and campus law enforcement agencies to provide cultural diversity training to officers every five years using state-developed materials. It mandates that each agency create a cultural diversity action plan including community outreach strategies and partnerships with diverse groups - such as organizations focused on preventing discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation - to build positive police-community relationships. Agencies must submit these plans to the Attorney General within one year of the bill's effective date and every three years thereafter, with the Attorney General periodically assessing progress on training and plan implementation. The goal is to collaboratively address community safety concerns and foster safer neighborhoods through improved community engagement.
This bill creates a voluntary "Do Not Sell" registry managed by New Jersey's State Police. Residents can choose to register to be automatically blocked from purchasing firearms during background checks. The system verifies identities, protects privacy, notifies registered individuals' personal contacts about their status, and requires a 21-day waiting period before removing a name (with all records destroyed afterward). It does not change existing firearm prohibitions but adds a new voluntary option for residents to restrict their own access to firearms.
This bill provides a $3 million supplemental appropriation to New Jersey's State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are designated for specific operational needs including advanced training, equipment, vehicle purchases, software licenses, and staff mental health support to combat online child exploitation. The bill addresses rising incidents of internet-based child abuse, noting increased risks during events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and due to limited federal funding. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already covered by another enacted bill, P.L.2025, c.331.)
