This bill (A 1070) provides a $3 million supplemental appropriation to the New Jersey Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are designated to cover specific operational costs including advanced training, equipment, vehicle purchases, software licenses, and staff mental health initiatives for the unit. The bill also requires any unspent funds from the previous fiscal year to carry forward for the same purpose. Note: This bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already approved under P.L.2025, c.331.
This New Jersey bill (A2506) amends pretrial detention rules to clarify what courts must consider when deciding whether to detain a defendant before trial. It specifies that courts may evaluate factors like the offense nature, defendant history (excluding certain marijuana violations), and risk assessment recommendations, but cannot revoke release for simple marijuana possession or distribution under specific laws. The bill also mandates longer mandatory detention periods (30-120 days) for repeated violations of release conditions and requires risk assessments within 48 hours of detention. It directly affects defendants facing pretrial detention hearings and courts making release decisions.
This bill protects inmates in New Jersey state correctional facilities who report sexual abuse, harassment, or violence by staff. It requires the Corrections Commissioner to create a confidential, fee-free system for inmates to file complaints anonymously, with language access and clear information about reporting options. The bill prohibits staff from retaliating against reporting inmates through transfers, job changes, or other punitive actions, and mandates victim advocate support. It criminalizes both retaliation against inmates and staff failing to report abuse, punishable as a fourth-degree crime with up to 18 months in prison or a $10,000 fine.
This bill makes a fifth or subsequent drunk driving conviction a third-degree crime in New Jersey, punishable by up to $15,000 in fines or 5 years in prison. It requires a 10-year driver's license suspension for these offenses, increasing to 20 years if the offense occurs near schools (on school property, within 1,000 feet, or at an unmarked school crossing with juveniles present). Offenders must complete alcohol education and treatment programs or face a mandatory two-day jail term and extended license suspension. The law applies to all fifth or subsequent DUI convictions occurring after its effective date.
This bill creates the "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" and appropriates $500,000 annually from the General Fund starting in fiscal year 2025 to support New Jersey's 24-hour confidential Cop 2 Cop hotline program for law enforcement officers and sheriff's officers. The program provides immediate crisis intervention, referrals to counseling services, and maintains strict confidentiality for callers experiencing psychological distress, trauma, or stress related to their work. Currently funded by up to $400,000 yearly from Body Armor Replacement Funds, this bill adds a dedicated, non-lapsing funding source to ensure the program's long-term stability. The hotline remains operated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care and does not alter existing services or eligibility.
This bill changes New Jersey's juvenile court rules to require that juveniles accused of killing a law enforcement officer while the officer was on duty be automatically tried as adults. It applies specifically when a juvenile commits an act that would be criminal homicide (excluding vehicular manslaughter) if done by an adult, and the victim was an officer performing official duties or killed due to their law enforcement role. Courts must refer such cases to adult court without the juvenile's consent if probable cause exists, though judges may block the referral if they find the prosecutor abused their discretion. The law aims to ensure juveniles who commit violent acts against officers face adult criminal penalties.
This bill requires courts to automatically transfer juveniles aged 15 or older to adult criminal court if they're accused of a homicide (excluding death by auto) where stalking was involved. The court must hold a hearing to verify both the homicide charge and stalking conduct before transferring the case. If transferred, the juvenile would typically serve custodial sentences in a juvenile facility until age 21, rather than in an adult prison. This changes current law by adding stalking as a specific trigger for waiver, not just homicide alone.
This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to revise the state's law enforcement use of force policy, which hasn't been updated since 2001. The revised policy must include specific requirements like mandating de-escalation techniques, ensuring force is proportional to the situation, requiring officers to report excessive force they witness, and establishing clear firearm use guidelines. It directly affects all New Jersey law enforcement agencies and officers who must follow the updated policy. The Attorney General must publish the revised policy within seven months of the bill's enactment.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program for Integrated Domestic Violence Courts in Camden, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex counties. The courts will combine domestic violence cases with related family matters (like divorce and child custody) and criminal cases under a single judge to improve victim safety and case efficiency. Judges assigned to these courts must have specialized expertise in domestic violence law, family law, and criminal sentencing. The program will be monitored by the Administrative Office of the Courts, with reports due 12 months after launch and at the program’s conclusion to evaluate effectiveness.
AR 106 is a New Jersey Assembly Resolution urging the FBI to classify crimes committed by white supremacists and white nationalists as domestic terrorism rather than hate crimes or gang-related offenses. The bill directly affects the FBI’s classification system and resource allocation for investigations, as domestic terrorism cases currently receive higher priority and more resources than hate crime cases. Key provisions state that reclassifying these acts would ensure counterterrorism agents and greater federal resources are dedicated to investigating and prosecuting such violence. The resolution cites statistics showing white supremacist attacks have outnumbered Islamic terrorist attacks since 9/11 and notes current FBI practices often under-reserve these cases. This is a non-binding resolution, not a law, intended to influence federal policy through advocacy.
