Law and Public Safety

Senate Bill 2964 · Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.

Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2966 · Revises population formula for issuance of certain plenary retail consumption licenses.

Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2967 · Sets forth certain requirements for sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption by plenary retail distribution licensees or certain retail consumption licensees.

Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2971 · Extends Class Two special law enforcement training for time deployed.

Sent September 12, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2933 · Expands implied consent statute to include blood and urine testing; permits use of reasonable force to obtain blood sample in certain cases.

Sent August 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2939 · Expands implied consent statute to include blood and urine testing.

Sent August 19, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2914 · Authorizes DOC and county correctional facilities to create program providing inmate labor to separate recyclables at landfills.

Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2927 · Authorizes municipalities to contract with appropriately trained municipal firefighters to provide paramedic services.

Sent July 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2906 · "Michael Massey's Law"; requires sanitation vehicles display flashing lights in certain circumstances and imposes conditions on drivers approaching sanitation vehicles displaying flashing lights.

Sent June 27, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3692 · Expands notification when an offender is released from custody or transferred within the criminal justice system. *

Sent June 24, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 164 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3930 · Establishes pilot program within Office of Emergency Management to provide zero-interest loans to certain gas stations that install appropriate wiring for generators.

Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2885 · Establishes judicial criteria for determining pretrial detention of persons charged with first degree crimes; establishes statutory bail alternatives for non-violent offenders.

Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2888 · Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof.

Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2890 · Establishes pilot program within Office of Emergency Management to provide zero-interest loans to certain gas stations that install appropriate wiring for generators.

Sent June 24, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2874 · Establishes alternatives to monetary bail for certain criminal offenders.

Sent June 17, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2859 · Enhances penalty for leaving the scene of a boating accident.

Sent June 13, 2013 · Reported out after 4 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2860 · Requires certain police vehicles to be equipped with cameras.

Sent June 13, 2013 · Reported out after 4 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2850 · Requires that sexual abuse against a child be reported to law enforcement officials.

Sent June 6, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2827 · Protects home addresses of law enforcement officers from being released by governmental entities.

Sent June 3, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2840 · Affords emergency services peer counselors confidentiality privileges.*

Sent June 3, 2013 · Reported out after 164 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1133 · Requires presumption that any bail paid by defendant charged with certain weapons offenses will be in the form of full cash.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Reported out after 0 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2762 · Establishes Controlled Dangerous Substances Law Enforcement Coordinating Task Force.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2767 · Establishes pilot program in Edison Township requiring Attorney General to perform police internal affairs functions.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2769 · Reduces number of rooms necessary for historic hotel to receive liquor license.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2783 · Permits police officer to confiscate cell phones under certain circumstances; increases penalties for texting while driving.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2789 · Authorizes Victims of Crime Compensation Office to make payment for relocation expenses of certain witnesses of crimes.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2797 · Reduces fire service requirement for exempt fireman certificate.

Sent May 20, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2721 · Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.

Sent May 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2755 · Mandates that background checks be conducted for private gun sales.

Sent May 13, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2801 · Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm. *

Sent May 13, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2804 · Upgrades certain unlawful possession of firearms to first degree crime; revises certain penalties under the "Graves Act."

Sent May 13, 2013 · Reported out after 7 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3503 · Establishes "Task Force To Review Residential Community Release Programs" to review this State's halfway houses and make recommendations concerning security and inmate services.

Sent May 9, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2729 · Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.

Sent April 29, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2699 · Limits law enforcement officers' civil and criminal liability for injuries occurring during motor vehicle pursuits.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2702 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 53 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2704 · Revises various provisions of Megan's Law and enhances penalties for certain violations.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2706 · Establishes enhanced penalties for licensed firearms dealers under certain circumstance.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2707 · Makes crime of firearms trafficking subject to No Early Release Act.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2708 · Clarifies that motor vehicles used in firearms trafficking are subject to seizure and forfeiture.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2715 · Requires DOE to prepare and distribute informational pamphlets on how parents can limit a child's exposure to media violence.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2718 · Requires collection and reporting of certain firearms information to interjurisdictional databases; requires information relating to crime of firearms trafficking be included in annual Uniform Crime Report.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2719 · Enhances penalties for certain firearms offenses; designated as Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2013.*

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2720 · Clarifies that information concerning the total number of firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun issued in a municipality are public records.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2721 · Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2722 · Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2723 · Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2724 · Establishes a School Security Task Force.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2725 · Provides that possession of air or spring gun for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the third degree.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2735 · Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.

Sent April 25, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3788 · Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 24 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2552 · Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 24 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2659 · Requires county prosecutor to apply for revocation of convicted person's firearms purchaser identification card or handgun permit.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 24 days

Senate Bill 2663 · Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2664 · Upgrades vehicular homicide to first degree crime under certain circumstances; designated as "Rosie's law."

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2666 · Extends alternate route police training certification for military personnel for time deployed.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2677 · Permits municipalities to hold certain inactive liquor licenses reserved for smart growth developments for an additional five years.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2686 · Upgrades motor vehicle theft to a crime of the second degree.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2690 · Establishes supervised community reintegration program for certain victims of domestic abuse.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Reported out after 213 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2691 · Transfers probation employees from Judiciary to State Parole Board.

Sent April 15, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2642 · Establishes penalty for failing to report unintentional discharge of firearm in private residence.

Sent March 11, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2648 · Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.

Sent March 11, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2623 · Reduces amount of fire duty required in order to receive exempt fireman certificate.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2630 · Reduces the maximum lawful capacity of ammunition magazines; prohibits possession of certain firearms having a caliber of 50 or greater.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2636 · Revises certain provisions of Megan's Law and imposes monthly penalty on sex offenders to fund their monitoring and supervision by the parole board.

Sent March 4, 2013 · Reported out after 94 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 588 · Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1116 · Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1329 · Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1387 · Permits municipalities to establish weapons free zones around schools and public facilities.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1683 · Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2027 · Enacts the "Jessica Lunsford Act": imposes mandatory term of imprisonment; provides for negotiated reduction of mandatory term under certain circumstances.**

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2692 · "Christopher's Law;" provides court with option of ordering juveniles adjudicated delinquent to receive interactive instruction in preventing gang involvement and gang and youth violence.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3510 · Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

Assembly Bill 3583 · Establishes School Security Task Force.*

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3645 · Establishes a regulatory and reporting program for ammunition sales and transfers.*

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

Assembly Bill 3659 · Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 3687 · Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3717 · Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3748 · Requires background check for private gun sales.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3754 · Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3772 · Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.*

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 3–1 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3796 · Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms. *

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3797 · Requires collection and reporting of certain firearms information to interjurisdictional database; requires information relating to crime of firearms trafficking be included in annual Uniform Crime Report.*

Sent February 26, 2013 · Reported out after 72 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2605 · Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2612 · Requires information relating to crime of firearms trafficking be included in annual Uniform Crime Report.

Sent February 26, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2522 · Requires notification to crime witnesses of defendant's release from custody under certain circumstances.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2573 · Permits county correctional facilities to seek reimbursement from inmate welfare fund for certain medical services provided in county jails.

Sent February 21, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2547 · Creates Task Force on Distracted Driving.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2549 · Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2565 · Increases the penalty for committing robbery against Turnpike Authority employee; upgrades offense of simple assault to aggravated assault when victim is employee of Turnpike Authority.

Sent February 7, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2513 · Expands notification when an offender is released from custody or transferred within the criminal justice system.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2516 · Increases civil and criminal penalties involving unstamped and counterfeit cigarettes and cigarette smuggling and establishes crime involving transfers of counterfeit cigarettes.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Reported out after 17 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2523 · Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2525 · Establishes regulatory and reporting program for all ammunition sales.

Sent February 4, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 94 days

Senate Bill 2485 · Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Reported out after 101 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2492 · Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Reported out after 101 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2497 · Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2506 · Authorizes Parole Board and sheriff's offices to hire alternate route trained police officers; exempts alternate route trainees from certain civil service requirements.

Sent January 28, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2464 · Regulates sale and transfer of rifle and shotgun ammunition.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2465 · Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 2468 · Authorizes impoundment of motor vehicles for certain crimes and offenses.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2469 · Creates crime of cyber-harassment.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 143 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2474 · Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 2475 · Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2476 · Requires ammunition sales and transfers be conducted as face-to-face transactions.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 115 days

Senate Bill 2477 · Establishes offense of unlawfully accessing location information of law enforcement vehicles through certain electronic means.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Reported out after 154 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2478 · Requires halfway houses to permit attorneys and certain representatives of attorneys to visit incarcerated clients.

Sent January 14, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2430 · Declares violence a public health crisis. and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*

Sent January 8, 2013 · Reported out after 121 days, 3–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2436 · Creates Sporting Event Facility License to permit sale of alcoholic beverages in stadiums and arenas on public property.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Moved on without a report after 142 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2449 · Revises definition of volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squad under "New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987."

Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2450 · Clarifies that members of volunteer first aid squads that bill third parties do not lose right to use emergency warning lights.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2456 · Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.

Sent January 8, 2013 · Stopped in committee after 121 days

Assembly Bill 1677 · Establishes offense of unlawfully accessing location of law enforcement vehicles through certain electronic means.*

Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 182 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2131 · Authorizes release of sex offender registration information to DHS and county welfare agencies.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2380 · Requires residential community release programs to install cameras in certain facilities and provide telephone access to ombudsperson; requires ombudsperson to investigate reports.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2381 · Sets forth procedures for transporting inmates housed in residential community release programs.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2382 · Requires DOC oversight of placement of pre-trial county inmates in halfway houses.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2383 · Requires residential community release programs to file certain financial disclosure documents with DOC.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2384 · Requires DOC to report certain information concerning halfway houses.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2385 · Clarifies DOC authority to directly contract with private for-profit entities to provide inmate services in halfway houses.

Sent December 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2339 · Strengthens criminal sanctions for intentionally damaging a rental premises to establish a warranty of habitability violations.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2346 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2351 · Makes looting during a state of emergency an aggravating circumstance in sentencing.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2356 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.

Sent November 29, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2311 · Sets forth certain reporting requirements when out-of-State law enforcement entities conduct counter-terrorism investigations within New Jersey.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 210 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2314 · Provides that Good Samaritans are not required to pay for ambulance service if injured while rendering emergency care.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 70 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2323 · Requires mandatory imprisonment for child luring and requires certain information about Megan's Law to be provided to sex offenders annually.

Sent November 19, 2012 · Reported out after 199 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 606 · Establishes crime of entering into certain restricted airport areas.

Sent October 25, 2012 · Reported out after 119 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2948 · Sets forth certain reporting requirements when out-of-State law enforcement entities conduct counter-terrorism investigations within New Jersey.*

Sent October 25, 2012 · Reported out after 235 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2279 · Requires Division of Addiction Services to grant residential drug treatment program licenses to certain programs operating in State correctional facilities and county jails.

Sent October 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2286 · Creates craft distillery license.

Sent October 25, 2012 · Reported out after 53 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2262 · Establishes special license to serve alcoholic beverages in qualifying redevelopment areas.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2274 · Renames Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility as "William H. Fauver Youth Correctional Facility."

Sent October 15, 2012 · Reported out after 35 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2276 · Requires correctional facilities to submit voting rights information packets to inmates.

Sent October 15, 2012 · Reported out after 395 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2232 · Requires Superintendent of State Police to include additional questions on loading and passenger capacity in boat safety course examination.

Sent October 4, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2204 · "Drug Dealer Accountability Act;" increases penalties for distribution of phencyclidine; establishes criminal liability for drug dealers under certain circumstances; imposes civil and criminal penalties for combinations of controlled dangerous substances

Sent October 1, 2012 · Reported out after 14 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2216 · Directs Department of Corrections to provide employment assistance to inmates prior to release.

Sent October 1, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2175 · Authorizes Office of Emergency Management to order lowering of reservoir levels prior to certain severe weather events.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2178 · Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.

Sent September 20, 2012 · Reported out after 231 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2165 · Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.

Sent August 20, 2012 · Reported out after 185 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2142 · Requires sex offenders to note criminal status on social network accounts.

Sent July 26, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2129 · Permits appointment and transfer of certain special law enforcement officers and county park police officers by certain sheriffs and counties.**

Sent June 28, 2012 · Reported out after 144 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 745 · Requires correctional facilities to provide inmates with prescription medication that was prescribed for chronic conditions existing prior to incarceration.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1685 · Directs Department of Corrections to provide employment assistance to inmates prior to release.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2873 · Removes statutory reference to 9-1-1 Commission which was renamed Statewide Public Safety Communications Commission.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 241 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2891 · Provides for EMT and Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic certification for certain veterans.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 175 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2933 · Directs Department of Law and Public Safety to engage in Internet privacy and social media responsibility campaign.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 507 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2103 · Directs Department of Law and Public Safety to engage in Internet privacy and social media responsibility campaign.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Reported out after 507 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2107 · Creates permissive inference of credit card theft in certain cases and requires restitution in certain cases.

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2112 · Designates July 30th of each year as "Corrections Officers Day."

Sent June 25, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2064 · Establishes per se standard for driving under influence of inhalant; designated as "Kimmie's Law."

Sent June 14, 2012 · Reported out after 518 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2069 · Prohibits certain drunk driver claims against licensed alcoholic beverage servers.

Sent June 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2058 · Requires certain purchasers of precious metals and jewelry to maintain certain records; grandfathers certain municipal ordinances regarding sales of used and secondhand jewelry.*

Sent June 4, 2012 · Moved on without a report after 262 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2006 · Prohibits certain sex offenders from using social networking websites and requires certain identifying information.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2021 · Establishes offense of advertising commercial sexual abuse of minor.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2027 · "Melanie A. Cantwell Law;" requires MVC to issue modified license to person convicted of driving under the influence.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2028 · Criminalizes second or subsequent drunk driving offenses in certain cases.

Sent May 31, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 642 · Enacts the "Jessica Lunsford Act": imposes mandatory term of 25 years to life for aggravated sexual assault against a child under the age of 13 and increases penalties for harboring certain sex offenders.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 11 days

Senate Bill 1995 · Makes "Skinner's and Michelle's Law" violators subject to No Early Release Act sentencing guidelines.

Sent May 24, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1944 · Removes statutory reference to 9-1-1 Commission which was renamed Statewide Public Safety Communications Commission.

Sent May 17, 2012 · Reported out after 280 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1946 · Authorizes release of sex offender registration information to DHS and county welfare agencies.

Sent May 17, 2012 · Reported out after 256 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1954 · Requires each municipality to establish a Reverse 9-1-1 system.

Sent May 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1955 · Criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent May 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1901 · Requires police to provide certain reports free of charge to crime victims.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1902 · Provides for issuance of certificate of rehabilitation to certain offenders with substance abuse disorders.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1904 · Allows for the issuance of special licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in qualifying development projects.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 31 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1905 · Provides for EMT and Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic certification for certain veterans.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 217 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1907 · Establishes criminal penalties for killing, injuring or interfering with a service animal or guide dog; designated as "Dusty's Law." *

Sent May 14, 2012 · Reported out after 217 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1931 · Requires preservation of certain biological evidence.

Sent May 14, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1830 · Provides that videotaping of aggravated assault is a fourth degree crime.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1831 · Imposes liability insurance requirement on alcoholic beverage licensees and provides penalties for occupancy and fire code violations.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1851 · Increases fine and imposes license suspension for talking or texting on hand-held device while driving and dedicates fines to public information program; designated as the Toni Donato-Bolis and Baby R.J. Act.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1854 · Increases monetary penalties to be assessed upon conviction for Megan's law offenses and fixes amount of penalty.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1874 · Clarifies that breath test warnings given to suspected drunk drivers are to be in English; requires applicants for driver's licenses to be able to read and understand English and directs MVC to offer examinations only in English.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1876 · Requires court to deny defendant's right to copy or reproduce images of child pornography as part of discovery.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1878 · Enhances penalties for false incrimination and making fictitious reports.*

Sent May 3, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1885 · Prohibits the restraint of prisoners during and immediately after childbirth.

Sent May 3, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1803 · Allows municipality to restrict amount of alcoholic beverages carried into certain private establishments.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1804 · Permits pet owners to board public transportation with domesticated animals during emergency evacuation.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 249 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1806 · Increases certain penalties for vehicular homicides involving intoxicated drivers; designated "Josh's and Craig's Law."

Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1809 · Requires notification of victims and certain additional persons through Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1814 · Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.

Sent March 15, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1816 · Affords DRPA police officers authority to inspect hazardous materials carriers and cargoes; clarifies authority of State Police to conduct inspections.*

Sent March 15, 2012 · Reported out after 60 days, 3–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1772 · Permits municipality to enact ordinance to curb gang related loitering and criminal activity.

Sent March 8, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1783 · Prohibits manufacture, sale, or possession of synthetic marijuana.

Sent March 8, 2012 · Reported out after 221 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1737 · Provides two-year window for persons to transfer, render inoperable or surrender assault firearm.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1738 · Establishes death benefit for forest firefighters.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1742 · Clarifies duties and responsibilities of police directors and chiefs of police.

Sent March 5, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1705 · Permits municipalities to establish weapons free zones around schools and public facilities.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1706 · Permits certain special law enforcement officers to carry firearms at all times when in State.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1707 · Requires county prosecutor to determine and report to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement whether persons held for certain violent crimes are lawful residents of the United States.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1709 · Establishes crime of entering into certain restricted airport areas.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Reported out after 360 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1713 · Establishes mutual aid assistance request protocols for 9-1-1 ambulance dispatchers.

Sent February 27, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1678 · Upgrades penalties for drag racing.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1688 · Prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age.

Sent February 21, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1602 · Allows victims and relatives to witness parole hearings.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 18 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1605 · Adds members representing fire fighting and fire safety interests to the Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1611 · Waives fee to obtain State and national criminal history record background checks for volunteers and affiliates of certain organizations.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 669 days, 3–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1616 · "Kulesh, Kubert's, and Bolis' Law; " establishes violation of hands-free cell phone law as reckless under vehicular homicide and assault by auto statutes.*

Sent February 16, 2012 · Reported out after 88 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1627 · Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1632 · Requires MVC to immediately suspend driver's license of alleged drunk drivers who cause a death.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1637 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1639 · Mandates basic training for certain newly-appointed entry-level firefighters and supervisory training for full-time firefighters promoted to certain positions.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1640 · Exempts from sales and use tax sales of carbon monoxide detectors and any device or equipment sold for residential use to detect, warn of, abate, or extinguish fires.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 69 days

Senate Bill 1641 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1643 · Clarifies that using motor vehicle to publicly display obscene material is fourth degree crime.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1644 · Creates procedure for destruction of all records pertaining to juveniles who are arrested but subsequently not charged with delinquency.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1649 · Authorizes criminal background checks for au pairs and nannies.

Sent February 16, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1584 · Exempts sale of recreational safety helmets from sales and use tax.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 72 days

Senate Bill 1595 · Requires HIV tests for certain convicted sex offenders.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1596 · Provides that videotaping of aggravated assault is a third degree crime.

Sent February 13, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1478 · Enhances penalty for leaving the scene of a boating accident.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1479 · Upgrades crime of soliciting or recruiting for criminal street gang while on school property.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Reported out after 249 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1491 · Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1507 · Increases penalties for drunk driving with minor as passenger.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1508 · Requires keg registration; makes the unlawful possession of an unregistered keg a petty disorderly persons offense.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1510 · Directs Attorney General to establish a criminal firearms recovery clearing house.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1511 · Establishes system of graduated parole violation sanctions.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1514 · Requires aftercare treatment program as part of community supervision.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1521 · Expands calibers of rim-fire rifles permitted on State wildlife management target ranges.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1543 · Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

Sent February 9, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1373 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1374 · Decreases the penalty for certain parole violations.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1375 · Establishes sexual assault training requirements for law enforcement officers.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1376 · Clarifies that statute making "good behavior" credits at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center contingent upon participation in treatment program applies to all inmates.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1382 · Creates Juvenile Transfer Task Force.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1397 · Requires designated fire command structure in municipal emergency operations plans involving mutual aid responses to fires.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 98 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1405 · Renames the "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights" act the "Alex DeCroce Crime Victim's Bill of Rights" act.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1407 · Establishes 80 as maximum age for issuing special handgun carry permits to retired police officers.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1411 · Revises method of determining reimbursement costs when a law enforcement entity hires a recently trained officer from another law enforcement entity.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1412 · Directs AG to enter into memorandum of understanding with U.S. Attorney General empowering certain corrections officers to investigate immigration status of inmates.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1413 · Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Reported out after 10 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1427 · Requires inmates with sufficient means to pay their incarceration costs.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1428 · Permits certain municipalities to purchase retail alcoholic beverage licenses regardless of population restrictions.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1429 · Permits service of beer and wine by certain restaurants.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1430 · Permits municipalities to purchase and issue certain surplus retail alcoholic beverage licenses.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1431 · Imposes post-employment restrictions on certain ABC employees.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1432 · Authorizes counties to charge inmates for costs of incarceration and to place a lien to ensure payment.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1433 · Establishes preservation requirements for certain biological evidence.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1462 · Creates an integrated State medical examiner system by increasing the authority of the State Medical Examiner regarding forensic investigations, establishing regional medical examiner offices, and eliminating the county medical examiner system.

Sent February 6, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1216 · Requires mandatory jail time for certain driving while intoxicated convictions with high blood alcohol concentration.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1218 · Clarifies possession of machine guns and assault firearms by certain law enforcement officers.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1226 · Regulates teen nights by requiring security provided by police officers, prohibiting persons under age 15 from attending, and disqualifying registered sex offenders from employment.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 136 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1227 · Provides for transfer and sale of inactive liquor licenses for use in qualifying smart growth municipalities.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1254 · Creates new taxable category of alcoholic beverages called flavored malt beverages, imposes separate rate of taxation on new category pursuant to alcoholic beverages tax and allocates associated revenue.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1278 · Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.

Sent January 30, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1279 · Upgrades penalty for unlawfully transferring a firearm to an underage person; permits transfer for instruction and training. *

Sent January 30, 2012 · Reported out after 476 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1045 · Imposes mandatory minimum terms of incarceration on juveniles who use guns to commit acts which, if committed by adults, would constitute serious crimes.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1064 · Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1065 · Establishes "Internet Predator Investigation and Prosecution Fund" with $200 assessment on persons convicted of certain offenses.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1066 · Requires additional fines for certain crimes against minors to fund Amber Alert system.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1067 · Requires use of electronic mail for community notification under Megan's law.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1068 · Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DLPS to assist local police departments in paying for new National Crime Information Center terminals.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1069 · Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1080 · "State Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights."

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1081 · "One Strike, You're Ours;" adds use of Internet as aggravating factor in child sex crimes and requires lifetime electronic monitoring of offender.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1082 · Requires inmates with sufficient means to pay their incarceration costs.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1087 · Makes certain repeat offenders ineligible for parole.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1088 · Requires person convicted of criminal sexual contact with person with intellectual disability to register under Megan's Law.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1117 · Requires scooter riders under 17 years old to wear helmets.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1156 · Permits retired law enforcement officers to join the New Jersey Detective Association.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1158 · Establishes civilian review board to review complaints against Palisades Interstate Park Commission patrolmen.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1173 · Requires DOC to transfer certain payments of restitution to Victims of Crime Compensation Office.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Reported out after 42 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1174 · Provides enhanced penalties for drunk drivers with blood alcohol concentration of 0.17% or greater.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1179 · Prohibits talking on cell phone or text messaging when operating a boat.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1181 · Requires school districts and child care centers to distribute information on Megan's Law and instructions on how to access the Megan's Law sex offender registry website.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1205 · Establishes Department of State Police.

Sent January 23, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 884 · Requires that sexual abuse against a child be reported to law enforcement officials.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 887 · Increases penalty for illegal firearms' sale within 1,000 feet of school.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 888 · Allows Attorney General to prevent halfway house placement of murderers.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 890 · Requires Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group to conduct mock exercise pertaining to agricultural bioterrorism; and appropriates $150,000 therefor from New Jersey Domestic Security Account.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 894 · Increases additional penalty assessment for drunk driving; dedicates revenue to VCCB.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 900 · Requires all State firefighter training to be accredited.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 48 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 918 · Retitles State correction officer as State correctional police officer; clarifies law enforcement powers.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 920 · Amends Kyleigh's Law to remove requirement that certain drivers display decal.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 921 · Requires State to offer surplus State police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 149 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 923 · Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 924 · Requires civilian employees of DOC to be trained in gang awareness.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 925 · Requires 40 hours annual in-service training for State corrections officers.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 926 · Requires Commissioner of Corrections to institute 15-minute shift overlap in State correctional facilities.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 927 · Requires State Auditor review of certain Department of Corrections privatization contracts.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 139 days, 3–2 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 956 · Upgrades offense of simple assault to aggravated assault when victim is employee of DHS and clearly engaged in duties conducting investigation.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 965 · Extends hiring preference for certain civilian federal firefighters.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Reported out after 20 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1003 · Requires children to wear athletic heart protectors while playing organized baseball or softball.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1018 · Codifies AG recommendations for issuing Amber Alert when family member abducts child.

Sent January 17, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 69 · Increases fine and imposes license suspension for talking or texting on hand-held device while driving.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 146 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 90 · Establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery beverage license and permits farm wineries to produce hard cider.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 94 · Extends alternate route police training certification from three to five years.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 104 · Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 105 · Permits farm wineries to create alternating proprietorship for production of wine.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 110 · Provides that requirements of implied consent statutes do not constitute an element of the offense of refusing the breath test.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 140 · Allows business tax credit to employers giving paid leave to employees for service with volunteer emergency services organizations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 145 · Eliminates downgrading of DWI offenses that occur more than 10 years after previous conviction.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 154 · Increases motor vehicle property damage reporting threshold to over $1,000.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 156 · Increases penalties for underage drivers who have consumed alcohol.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 158 · Requires that victims of sex offense be informed of offender's risk of re-offense upon release.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 174 · Concerns the registration of persons convicted of arson related crimes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 176 · Increases the penalty for hindering the apprehension or prosecution of an offender.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 180 · Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 194 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 199 · Prohibits first responders from photographing persons being assisted or disclosing photographs of such persons without their consent.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 37 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 203 · Permits qualified retired law enforcement officers who were employed by law enforcement agencies outside the State to carry firearms.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 204 · Requires police notification when driver's license is suspended.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 279 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 210 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 211 · Revises distribution of monies from Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund to municipalities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 261 · Exempts certain municipalities from payment for certain State Police services.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 263 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $500 income tax deduction.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 266 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 269 · Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 282 · Excludes from gross income the contributions that certain federal employees classified as criminal investigators make to the federal Thrift Savings Fund.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 290 · Requires sex offenders in satellite-based monitoring program to pay for certain equipment and monitoring costs.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 312 · Repeals restriction on weights and measures officers' and employees' duties.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 321 · Provides State indemnification for certain local law enforcement officers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 336 · Prohibits Internet posting of certain information on law enforcement officers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 352 · Permits municipalities to enact ordinances regulating where sex offenders may reside.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 353 · Permits undersheriff to perform administrative duties on behalf of county sheriff.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 356 · Requires persons subject to Megan's Law registration to provide law enforcement with any Internet identifiers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 359 · Requires breath or blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 360 · Criminalizes driving under the influence with person 17 years of age or younger in vehicle.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 365 · Establishes limited retail religious distribution license.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 380 · Enacts the "Jessica Lunsford Act;" imposes mandatory term of 25 years to life for aggravated sexual assault against a child under 13 and increases penalties for harboring certain sex offenders.**

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 146 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 382 · Provides for a mandatory minimum term for assaulting a law enforcement officer.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 406 · Expands jurisdiction of municipal arson investigators.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 419 · Revises qualifications and requirements for permits to carry handgun; establishes annual fee of $100.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 423 · Enhances penalty for tampering with evidence after fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 342 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 424 · Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 427 · Requires inmates serving "No Early Release Act" sentences be placed in State correctional institutions and prohibits their participation in Residential Community Release programs until they are eligible for parole.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 428 · Tightens eligibility criteria and supervision protocols for early release program; directs Attorney General to evaluate program.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 436 · Expands DNA database to include samples from disorderly persons.*

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 156 days, 4–1 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 443 · Requires adult corrections officers in State facilities to complete in-service training program.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 444 · Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 445 · Establishes grant program in DCA to provide funding to youth mentoring programs.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 4–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 449 · Allows security officer applicant to demonstrate rehabilitation if previously convicted of crime.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 452 · Increases mandatory minimum prison term for certain crimes involving firearms and designated as Tamrah's Law.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 456 · Permits certain motor vehicle offenders to apply for a restricted use license.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 463 · Creates Craft Distillery License to permit the manufacture of smaller amounts of distilled alcoholic beverages.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 342 days

Senate Bill 472 · Includes auxiliary police officers in Emergency Services Length of Service Award Program.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 488 · Clarifies breath test warnings provided to persons arrested for intoxicated driving and boating need only be in English and those warnings are not element of offense of refusing breath test.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 491 · Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 503 · Requires medical oxygen providers to notify fire department whenever they stop delivering oxygen to a local residence.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 509 · Expands membership of Police Training Commission to include representative from Chiefs of County Detectives/Investigators Association of NJ.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 512 · Authorizes payment of funeral expenses for certain public safety employees killed in line of duty.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 13 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 522 · Permits appointment of certain EMTs laid off for reasons of economy to vacant paid positions.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 13 days

Senate Bill 559 · Increases mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain repeat sex offenders.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 565 · Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 570 · Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 513 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 608 · Permits licensed dealers to display and auction firearms at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 125 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 622 · Increases penalty for harboring or concealing certain sex offenders. *

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 55 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 626 · "The 10-20-Life Law."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 630 · Requires sex offender's tier designation to be completed and reviewed by the court prior to release from incarceration.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 631 · Grants discretion to Parole Board in determining whether inmate should be released on parole.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 635 · Requires training and registration for in-house security officers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 641 · Revises privileges of limited and restricted breweries. *

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 55 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 657 · Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 485 days

Senate Bill 667 · Prohibits possession of machetes in certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 676 · Transfers Division of Parole in State Parole Board to Department of Corrections.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 680 · Requires permanent driver's license suspension for third drunk driving offense.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 689 · Increases the penalty for certain gang related crimes.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 696 · Establishes crime of initiating a false "Amber Alert."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 698 · Establishes penalties for employer who allows unauthorized aliens to operate employer owned motor vehicle.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 701 · Establishes penalties for drivers who have never obtained driver's license.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 703 · Prohibits posting of certain personal information on the Internet or misrepresentation of identity on the Internet for the purpose of harassment of a minor child.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 707 · The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 718 · Provides for automatic waiver of juvenile case to adult court for repeat juvenile offenders.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 725 · Requires Police Training Commission to develop accelerated training course for certain corrections officers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 745 · Imposes surcharge on motor vehicle offenses to fund upgraded electronic systems for police vehicles.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 749 · "Steven's Law;" prohibits use of non-wood bats in certain organized games.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 750 · Creates local police officer and paid firefighter emergency registry.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 775 · Alex DeCroce's Law, enhances crime victims' rights under the "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights." *

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 37 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 810 · Clarifies that "airsoft" guns are firearms.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 811 · Establishes crime of removing federally required orange tip from toy gun; establishes crime of disguising a firearm by adding an orange muzzle tip.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 834 · Permits municipalities to recover certain costs and fees from alcoholic beverage licensees charged with violations.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 408 days, 3–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 849 · Establishes Sex Offender Management Commission; amends Megan's Law in response to federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 850 · Conforms Megan's law to requirements of federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 857 · Prohibits employment and licensing background checks to go back further than seven years under certain circumstances.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 858 · Allows persons on parole and probation to vote; provides registration assistance to persons on probation, parolees, and persons completing sentences.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 861 · Modifies laws concerning inmate income and complaints; requires certain correctional officer training; creates uniform identification cards for attorneys to enter State correctional facilities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 862 · Establishes "Prisoners' Reentry Bill of Rights."

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 863 · Addresses various concerns affecting post-release employment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 864 · Clarifies juvenile's right to attorney representation; requires twelve month judicial review hearing when juvenile is placed out-of-home.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 868 · Authorizes courts to revoke fees at sentencing, include mediation as an alternative sentence, consider testimony from a defendant's family, reduce the waiting period for certain expungements, and impose an alternative to incarceration.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 869 · Prohibits transfer of certain juveniles to adult correctional facilities.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 876 · Permits liquor licensees to employ certain ex-offenders in certain positions without a special permit.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Reported out after 27 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 878 · Prohibits public and private employers from automatically disqualifying ex-offenders from employment.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 883 · Broadens municipal arson investigators' powers.

Sent January 10, 2012 · Stopped in committee after 0 days