Law and Public Safety

Senate Bill 3401 · Revises acreage requirement for plenary winery licenses.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3415 · Imposes certain requirements on use of automated license plate readers by law enforcement agencies.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3418 · Establishes 80 as maximum age for retired police officer to obtain special permit to carry handgun and requires proof of medical exam for officers age 76 to 80.

Sent July 4, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2419 · Establishes hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold on international airport property.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Reported out after 154 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3379 · Revises certain Class Three special law enforcement officer appointment qualifications.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3391 · Revises certain licensee filing requirements for alcoholic beverage price lists.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3392 · Permits wineries to operate salesrooms in certain municipalities with restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3393 · Makes various changes to law governing winery salesrooms.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3394 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

Sent June 29, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3370 · Regulates and prohibits certain operation of drones.

Sent June 26, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 157 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1329 · Protects home addresses of law enforcement officers from being released by governmental entities.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1935 · Permits municipalities to hold certain inactive liquor licenses reserved for smart growth developments for an additional five years.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2172 · Exempts certain plenary winery licensees from filing requirements imposed on retail sellers of litter-generating products.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2643 · Permits wineries to operate salesrooms in certain municipalities with restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4040 · Requires training for law enforcement officers and assistant county prosecutors concerning handling of domestic violence cases.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4865 · Permits State detectives and investigators to administer oaths when investigating violations or attempted violations of criminal law.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Reported out after 161 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3342 · Waives boat safety course requirement for veterans and active duty members of military with maritime training.

Sent June 22, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1119 · Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 207 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3296 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person who commits crime with bail restrictions be detained prior to trial.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3297 · Allows driver's license to indicate post office box mailing address.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3298 · Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.

Sent June 12, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3304 · Requires AG to conduct survey of untested sexual assault examination kits.*

Sent June 12, 2017 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3261 · Changes allocation of fines collected for motor vehicle violations in certain municipalities.

Sent June 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4124 · Requires public employers to implement certain policies for handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 21 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4451 · Permits retired corrections officer to be appointed Class Three special law enforcement officer.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3230 · Permits State detectives and investigators to administer oaths when investigating violations or attempted violations of criminal law.

Sent May 25, 2017 · Reported out after 189 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2061 · Provides that strangulation of victim resulting in bodily injury during commission of act of domestic violence constitutes aggravated assault.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3205 · Establishes asset forfeiture reporting and transparency requirements.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3208 · Requires display of identifying information on rear of school bus so public may report bus driver misconduct.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3209 · Provides that strangulation of victim resulting in bodily injury during commission of act of domestic violence constitutes aggravated assault.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3219 · Establishes additional penalties related to child pornography and expands crime to include portrayal of child in sexual manner; establishes crime of leader of child pornography network.

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3222 · Allows municipality to issue permit to sell alcoholic beverages in downtown business improvement zone, pedestrian mall, or special improvement district.*

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3223 · Establishes the "Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights."

Sent May 18, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3124 · Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3127 · Establishes limited retail alcoholic beverage license allowing certain restaurants to sell beer and wine manufactured in this State.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3134 · Establishes Good Samaritan Law to provide immunity from civil liability for veterinarians or emergency responders who assist animals at accident scene or emergency.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3135 · Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3156 · Requires Internet service providers to keep confidential subscriber's personally identifiable information unless subscriber authorizes Internet service provider in writing to disclose information.

Sent May 8, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2938 · Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3099 · Concerns emergency warning lights; criminalizes using vehicle to impersonate law enforcement officer.

Sent May 1, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3077 · Provides for review of and parole eligibility for certain juvenile sentences.

Sent March 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3079 · Provides for review of juvenile sentence of more than 30 years imprisonment without parole eligibility under certain circumstances.

Sent March 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2874 · Authorizes use of certain electric school buses.*

Sent March 6, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3054 · Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3055 · Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3058 · Concerns arrest warrants for failing to pay parking tickets.

Sent March 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3053 · Requires personal service of notice of unpaid parking ticket before issuing arrest warrant or suspending license.

Sent February 28, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3186 · Provides that trespassing in nuclear power plant is third degree crime.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4184 · Establishes Statewide Hit and Run Advisory Program to facilitate apprehension of persons fleeing motor vehicle accident scene; designated as "Zackhary's Law."

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 80 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3024 · Removes requirement that limited brewery licensees provide tour when selling beer to consumers and permits certain food consumption on premise.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3034 · Authorizes the sale and possession of certain fireworks.

Sent February 27, 2017 · Reported out after 70 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2998 · Grants certain employment protections to campus police officers.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3004 · Provides that limitation on hours of retail sale of alcohol be consistent throughout licensed premises.

Sent February 13, 2017 · Reported out after 290 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3581 · Requires Internet-connected baby monitors to include security features.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2092 · Requires baby monitors with Internet connection to include security features and warning.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2984 · Authorizes certain county fire coordinators to display emergency warning lights on vehicles.

Sent February 6, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 228 · Establishes offense of criminal mischief committed on historical sites.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2609 · Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder therof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.*

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3105 · Provides that limitation on hours of retail sale of alcohol be consistent throughout licensed premises.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 304 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 4365 · Authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to extend orders for controlled dangerous substances under certain circumstances.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 315 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4381 · Requires DLPS to issue guidelines for counties to establish special needs registries.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2925 · Regulates traffic for certain vehicles in funeral procession; establishes penalties for violations.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2927 · Requires drug testing for security officer registration.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2930 · Requires data collection and issuance of report on drug evidence testing by New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Reported out after 98 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2948 · Authorizes issuance of craft distillery license to certain other alcoholic beverage manufacturing licensees.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2955 · Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder therof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2960 · Requires issuance of tourniquets to law enforcement officers; requires emergency service vehicles be equipped with tourniquets.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2961 · Provides that trespassing in nuclear power plant is third degree crime.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2980 · Permits use of lights in emergency warning lights.

Sent January 30, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2911 · Authorizes Division of Consumer Affairs to extend orders for controlled dangerous substances under certain circumstances.

Sent January 23, 2017 · Reported out after 322 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2898 · Permits retired corrections officer to be appointed Class Three special law enforcement officer.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2907 · Requires public employers to implement certain policies for handling and responding to reports of domestic violence.

Sent January 10, 2017 · Reported out after 156 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1850 · Extends by two months seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Assembly Bill 2690 · Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Reported out after 28 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4079 · Provides civil immunity to persons who forcibly enter motor vehicles to remove unattended and unsupervised children.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Moved on without a report after 361 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2882 · Permits municipality in which private golf club holds plenary retail consumption license to issue additional license.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2896 · Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits.

Sent January 9, 2017 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2833 · Requires DLPS to issue guidelines for counties to establish special needs registries.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2849 · Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.

Sent December 12, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1411 · Grants certain employment protections to campus police officers.

Sent December 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2087 · Grants drivers additional time to resolve parking violations prior to license or registration suspension.*

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3351 · Creates license to manufacture and sell hard cider and mead.*

Sent December 5, 2016 · Reported out after 63 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2799 · Establishes housing expense reimbursements for families of certain public safety officers killed in line of duty.

Sent November 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2792 · Grants drivers additional time to resolve parking violations prior to license or registration suspension.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Reported out after 84 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2807 · Removes presumption of non-imprisonment when drunk drivers commit assault by auto resulting in serious bodily injury.

Sent November 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2760 · Requires security plan for large scale special events.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2763 · Exempts certain persons from prohibition on posting certain information regarding law enforcement officers on Internet.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2774 · Reallocates portion of certain forfeited property as incentive for information of drug-related offenses and to provide inpatient treatment for certain drug-dependent individuals.

Sent November 10, 2016 · Reported out after 88 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2718 · Establishes Statewide Hit and Run Advisory Program to facilitate apprehension of persons fleeing motor vehicle accident scene; designated as "Zackhary's Law."

Sent November 3, 2016 · Reported out after 196 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2706 · Removes requirement that winery licensees grow grapes used to produce wine on three acres on or adjacent to winery premises.

Sent October 20, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2665 · Increases penalties for unauthorized display or use of emergency warning lights.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2666 · Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2667 · Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2671 · Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.

Sent October 13, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2645 · Establishes central registry for background checks of youth serving organization employees and volunteers.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2661 · Provides that Good Samaritans are not required to pay for ambulance service if injured while rendering emergency care.

Sent October 7, 2016 · Reported out after 34 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 155 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of leaving children unattended in and around motor vehicles.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 124 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 597 · Establishes crimes of operating school bus with suspended or revoked driving privileges and being involved in accident causing bodily injury; permanently prohibits passenger and school bus CDL endorsements for persons convicted of those crimes.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 457 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2629 · Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 457 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2630 · Establishes offense of criminal mischief committed on historical sites.

Sent October 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2634 · Establishes " New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Program"; appropriates $3,000,000 over next three fiscal years.*

Sent October 5, 2016 · Reported out after 152 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2606 · Extends by two months seasonal retail consumption alcoholic beverage license.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Reported out after 116 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2608 · Creates new $100 assessment for convictions of certain sexual offenses to fund counseling for victims and their families; establishes Sexual Offender Victim Counseling Fund.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2609 · Establishes public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of leaving children unattended in and around motor vehicles.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Reported out after 130 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2615 · Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.

Sent September 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 270 days, 21–10

Assembly Bill 856 · Requires removal of equipment and markings on certain used emergency vehicles; requires that Attorney General issue guidelines or directives.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 430 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 927 · Creates new $100 assessment for convictions of certain sexual offenses to fund counseling for victims and their families; establishes Sexual Offender Victim Counseling Fund.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2540 · Provides for reduction in suspended sentence, probation, or parole based on compliance with conditions of sentence; requires report on effect on recidivism.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2570 · Creates license to manufacture and sell hard cider and mead.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2582 · Requires Internet-connected baby monitors to include security features.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2583 · Requires that certain information be redacted from motor vehicle accident reports submitted to the public.

Sent September 26, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2538 · Requires Office of Emergency Management to establish county storm preparedness funding program.*

Sent September 15, 2016 · Reported out after 130 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2496 · Requires color photo on firearms identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.

Sent September 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2501 · Requires driver's manual to include driver's and law enforcement officer's responsibilities during police stop and under "move over" law; requires testing on responsibilities during police stop; and authorizes testing on duties under "move over" law. *

Sent September 8, 2016 · Reported out after 242 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2478 · Expands crime of bias intimidation to include law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.

Sent August 1, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2479 · Permits issuance of additional alcoholic beverage licenses in municipalities located in certain project areas.

Sent August 1, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2471 · Establishes Service Dog Pilot Program for inmates in Camden County; appropriates $150,000. *

Sent July 29, 2016 · Reported out after 104 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2475 · Allows firefighter to serve as crossing guard.

Sent July 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2519 · Directs Attorney General to develop plan to disseminate Amber and Silver Alert information through social media.

Sent July 14, 2016 · Reported out after 77 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2467 · Creates "New Jersey Criminal Justice Information Sharing Environment Coordinating Council."

Sent July 14, 2016 · Reported out after 193 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1661 · Expands eligibility of inmates for medical parole and requires inmate's enrollment in Medicaid under certain circumstances.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2447 · Revises penalties for drunk driving and ignition interlock device violations.

Sent June 30, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 70 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2417 · Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2423 · Establishes new crime of strict liability vehicular homicide; renames existing vehicular homicide as reckless vehicular homicide; designated as Ralph and David's Law.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2436 · Establishes central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.

Sent June 27, 2016 · Reported out after 315 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2406 · Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of vehicular homicide.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Reported out after 214 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2408 · Allows county and municipal police departments to establish designated safe areas for Internet purchase transactions; establishes public awareness campaign.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Reported out after 329 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2409 · Requires that certain inmates with detainers be provided access to drug treatment programs.

Sent June 23, 2016 · Reported out after 140 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 2619 · Requires that certain inmates with detainers be provided access to drug treatment programs.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 147 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3689 · Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.

Sent June 16, 2016 · Reported out after 4 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2330 · Establishes law enforcement assisted addiction and recovery programs.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2337 · Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 11 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2341 · Requires breath or blood sample be taken in certain pedestrian-involved motor vehicle accidents.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2342 · Establishes failure to maintain lane may constitute recklessness under reckless vehicular homicide statute; designated as Eileen's Law. **

Sent June 9, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2358 · Replaces Parole Board members with certain retired judges.

Sent June 9, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1424 · Authorizes Victims of Crime Compensation Office to make payment for relocation expenses of certain witnesses of crimes.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2224 · Establishes "Secondhand Valuables Transaction Reporting Task Force."

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2674 · Establishes "Blue Alert System."*

Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3626 · Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 273 days · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 3686 · Establishes new crime of strict liability vehicular homicide; renames existing vehicular homicide as reckless vehicular homicide; designated as Ralph and David's Law.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Reported out after 115 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2297 · Allows law enforcement officers to scan drivers' cell phones under certain circumstances; imposes penalties for refusal.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2298 · Requires suspension of driver's license for gross income tax deficiency under certain circumstances.

Sent June 6, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2284 · Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 25 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2291 · Requires interior light of motor vehicle be turned on when stopped by law enforcement under certain circumstances.

Sent May 26, 2016 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2229 · Authorizes Commissioner of Corrections to establish program to operate managed cellular access system within State correctional facilities.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 112 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2267 · Establishes asset forfeiture reporting requirements.

Sent May 23, 2016 · Reported out after 17 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 2184 · Establishes certain hiring preferences for Class Two special law enforcement officers seeking position with municipal law enforcement agency.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2185 · Permits certain fire police units to appoint fire police officers.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2200 · Allows consumption of food on craft distillery premises.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2201 · Directs Office of Emergency Management to develop and undertake annual public awareness campaign concerning State's emergency coastal evacuation plan.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2215 · "The Highway Worker Safety Act"; increases penalties for vehicular homicide and assault by auto of highway workers; increases fines for certain highway maintenance, construction, or incident zone violations.

Sent May 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2165 · Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.

Sent May 9, 2016 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2152 · Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.

Sent May 5, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2096 · Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2111 · Prohibits certain sex offenders from holding position or participating in youth ministry.

Sent May 2, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2069 · Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2070 · Requires DNA sample be taken from certain arrestees.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2071 · Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2072 · Upgrades certain penalties for resisting arrest; prohibits merger of resisting arrest with other criminal convictions.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2074 · Establishes second degree crime for threatening to kill law enforcement officers.

Sent April 25, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2789 · Allows use of rear view backup camera and parking sensors during road test.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Reported out after 49 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2050 · Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2055 · Increases monetary thresold for reporting motor vehicle accidents from $500 to $1,500.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2057 · Permits issuance of nine alcoholic beverage licenses in three host municipalities located in Fort Monmouth redevelopment area.

Sent April 21, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2374 · Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Reported out after 164 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1982 · Requires issuance of handgun carry permits to certain public officials with firearms training.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1983 · Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2005 · Prohibits sex offenders from holding any job, position, or type of employment that primarily consists of contact with children.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2009 · Authorizes Parole Board and sheriff's offices to hire alternate route trained police officers; exempts alternate route trainees from certain civil service requirements.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2019 · Establishes right of sexual assault victim to notification of certain developments in criminal case.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2021 · Extends alternate route police training certification for military personnel for time deployed.

Sent April 18, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1944 · Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 329 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1950 · Requires hotels to upgrade phone systems to allow guests to dial 9-1-1 without first dialing any other digit.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Reported out after 430 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1951 · Requires aftercare treatment program as part of community supervision.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1955 · Prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1976 · Provides enhanced penalties for drunk drivers with blood alcohol concentration of 0.17% or greater.

Sent March 14, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1880 · Imposes certain requirements on telephone service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities.*

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 74 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1893 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1896 · Upgrades penalties for drag racing.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1897 · Extends to 90 days statute of limitations for unlawful use of cell phone while driving; increases penalties for texting while driving.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1898 · Establishes "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund."

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1907 · Provides for life imprisonment without parole for killing an emergency responder.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1912 · Requires Silver Alert System receive same broadcast alerts as Amber Alert System.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1930 · Requires Division of Parole to offer parole services to certain defendants who have served their maximum sentence.

Sent March 10, 2016 · Reported out after 74 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1738 · Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1739 · Establishes sexual assault training requirements for law enforcement officers.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 465 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1755 · Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1762 · Clarifies that retired campus police officers are eligible for handgun carry permit.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1763 · Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1797 · Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1810 · Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1811 · Requires inmates with sufficient means to pay their incarceration costs.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1812 · Requires Commissioner of Corrections to institute 15-minute shift overlap in State correctional facilities.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1813 · Requires 40 hours annual in-service training for State corrections officers.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1823 · Creates crime of fiscal victimization against senior citizens or disabled persons.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1827 · Permits nonprofit and for-profit entities operating theaters with 250 or more seats to apply for liquor license.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1828 · Requires MVC to immediately suspend driver's license of alleged drunk drivers who cause a death.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1831 · Increases age for helmet requirement for bicycling, roller skating, and skateboarding to 17 and younger; extends helmet requirement to ice skaters and operators of non-motorized scooters.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1835 · Allows use of rear view backup camera and parking sensors during road test.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1840 · Prohibits charging fee to stop publishing personal identifying information obtained through the criminal justice system.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 94 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1841 · Establishes hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold on international airport property.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Reported out after 633 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1846 · Clarifies procedures for restoration of driver's license after suspension; authorizes the court to waive imprisonment under certain circumstances.

Sent March 7, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 156 · Expands crime of invasion of privacy to include "upskirting"; photographing or filming the image of the undergarment-clad intimate parts of another.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1686 · Expands crime of bias intimidation to include law enforcement officers.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1687 · Removes certain bars to employment for convicted offenders.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Reported out after 255 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1703 · Establishes criminal penalties for unlawful control over weapons of any law enforcement officer and interference with equipment or duties of law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1704 · Increases penalties for injuring school crossing guard or student pedestrian in crosswalk.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1716 · Conforms Megan's law to requirements of federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1717 · Establishes Sex Offender Management Commission; amends Megan's Law in response to federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

Sent February 29, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1482 · Clarifies that defendants are to be credited for pre-sentence jail time directly attributable to specific offense for which sentence is imposed.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1483 · Establishes per se standard for driving under the influence of drugs.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1484 · Expands and clarifies definition of gang criminality.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1492 · Adds members representing fire fighting and fire safety interests to the Domestic Security Preparedness Planning Group.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1498 · Requires removal of equipment and markings on certain used emergency vehicles; requires that Attorney General issue guidelines or directives.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 653 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1503 · Decreases the penalty for certain parole violations.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1506 · Prohibits sale of powdered caffeine.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1507 · Authorizes criminal background checks for au pairs and nannies.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1537 · Revises method of determining reimbursement costs when a law enforcement entity hires a recently trained officer from another law enforcement entity.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1539 · Grants law enforcement agencies authority to order road closures; increases penalty for violations.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1540 · Encourages wearing blue to honor law enforcement officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1545 · Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1547 · Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1548 · Requires additional fines for certain crimes against minors to fund Amber Alert system.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1549 · Establishes "Internet Predator Investigation and Prosecution Fund" with $200 assessment on persons convicted of certain offenses.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1566 · Criminalizes using drones to conduct surveillance of or fly over critical infrastructures; requires certain drones to be registered and insured.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1580 · Extends Class Two special law enforcement training for time deployed.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1581 · Requires civilian employees of DOC to be trained in gang awareness.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1585 · Establishes program allowing certain applicants to perform community service in lieu of paying motor vehicle surcharges.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 1600 · Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1639 · Makes various changes to interest arbitration procedures; repeals sunset provision.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1648 · Makes "Skinner's and Michelle's Law" violators subject to No Early Release Act sentencing guidelines.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1650 · Establishes compensation program for State, county, and juvenile corrections officers and parole officers injured while performing official duties.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1651 · Retitles State correction officer as State correctional police officer; clarifies law enforcement powers.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Reported out after 689 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1652 · Increases certain penalties for vehicular homicides involving intoxicated drivers; designated "Josh's and Craig's Law."

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1655 · Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1656 · Requires State to offer surplus State police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.

Sent February 16, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1335 · Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1336 · Clarifies hoverboards are motorized skateboards.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1337 · Allows consumption of food on limited brewery premises.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1380 · Clarifies that first aid, ambulance or rescue squads, as entities, have immunity from civil damages in certain circumstances.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1382 · Regulates use of body cameras worn by law enforcement officers.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1421 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

Sent February 11, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1002 · Establishes "Secondhand Valuables Transaction Reporting Task Force."

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1004 · Requires each municipality to establish a Reverse 9-1-1 system.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1005 · Criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1007 · Requires State to lower compensation rate of civilly committed sexually violent predators to same level as State inmates for institutional work.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1019 · Directs Department of Corrections to provide employment assistance to inmates prior to release.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1020 · Requires prosecutorial or law enforcement review of fatal incidents involving police officers or State Police.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1021 · Requires AG to notify certain legislators of decision not to defend validity of challenged State statute in court.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 493 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1022 · Requires law enforcement officers to search domestic violence restraining order registry upon conducting an arrest.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1032 · Requires preservation of certain biological evidence.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1049 · Establishes supervised community reintegration program in DOC for certain victims of domestic abuse.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1050 · Authorizes Victims of Crime Compensation Office to make payment for relocation expenses of certain witnesses of crimes.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1065 · Transfers probation employees from Judiciary to State Parole Board.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1070 · Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1078 · Authorizes impoundment of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes for certain crimes and offenses.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1095 · Exempts sale of recreational safety helmets from sales and use tax.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1103 · Allows municipalities to acquire and sell inactive plenary retail consumption licenses.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1104 · Establishes death benefit for forest firefighters.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1105 · Prohibits law enforcement agencies from considering number of arrests made and citations issued when evaluating police officer's professional performance.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1106 · Removes prohibition on possession of stun guns.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1107 · Mandates basic training for certain newly-appointed entry-level firefighters and supervisory training for full-time firefighters promoted to certain positions.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1110 · Establishes mutual aid assistance request protocols for 9-1-1 ambulance dispatchers.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1111 · Expands membership of Police Training Commission to include representative from Chiefs of County Detectives/Investigators Association of NJ.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1112 · Creates new motor vehicle offense of engaging in a pattern of aggressive driving.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1114 · Requires impact statement for any proposed regulation affecting volunteer ambulance squads and fire companies.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1115 · Provides two-year window for persons to transfer, render inoperable or surrender assault firearm.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1116 · Clarifies that using motor vehicle to publicly display obscene material is fourth degree crime.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1117 · Prohibits improper release of photographs or videos captured by public entities.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1142 · Requires county, municipal, and campus police departments to establish cultural diversity training course and plan.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1145 · Increases penalties for certain alteration of an automobile's computer and establishes penalty for resulting death or injury.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1146 · Prohibits law enforcement officer from arresting student for violation of school policy under certain circumstances.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1149 · Establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery beverage license and permits farm wineries to produce hard cider.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1152 · Directs Attorney General to develop plan to disseminate Amber and Silver Alert information through social media.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1153 · Clarifies statute requiring motorists to yield to authorized emergency vehicles sounding sirens and displaying red lights.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1154 · Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 234 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1156 · Establishes that police vehicles have a useful life of five years and allows local units to bond for such vehicles.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1165 · Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1180 · Provides that offenses committed prior to enactment of P.L.2013, c.70 for talking or texting on hand-held device while driving are not previous violations.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 276 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1201 · Grants discretion to Parole Board in determining whether inmate should be released on parole.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1211 · Requires mandatory imprisonment for child luring and requires certain information about Megan's Law to be provided to sex offenders annually.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1215 · Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1218 · Revises distribution of monies from Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund to municipalities.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1221 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1222 · Provides for transfer and sale of inactive liquor licenses for use in qualifying smart growth municipalities.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1224 · Increases additional penalty assessment for drunk driving; dedicates revenue to VCCO.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1225 · Provides that possession of air or spring gun for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the third degree.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1226 · Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1236 · 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 February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1241 · Permits municipalities to recover certain costs and fees from alcoholic beverage licensees charged with violations.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1243 · Requires AG and county prosecutor to provide notification on website concerning persons indicted or prosecuted for crimes under certain circumstances.*

Sent February 8, 2016 · Reported out after 28 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1245 · Establishes certain requirements for 9-1-1 public safety answering points and public safety dispatch points.

Sent February 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1284 · 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 8, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 51 · Restricts use of isolated confinement in correctional facilities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 54 · Provides for issuance of certificate of rehabilitation to certain offenders with substance abuse disorders.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 70 · 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 January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 77 · Establishes 80 as maximum age for issuing special handgun carry permits to retired police officers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 86 · Establishes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in public and nonpublic schools and county colleges.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 108 · Requires sex offenders in satellite-based monitoring program to pay for certain equipment and monitoring costs.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 118 · Excludes from gross income the contributions that certain federal employees classified as criminal investigators make to the federal Thrift Savings Fund.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 136 · Increases mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain repeat sex offenders.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 140 · Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 147 · Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 150 · Creates Task Force on Driver Distractions.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 520 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 152 · Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 244 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 154 · Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 156 · Criminalizes possession and sale of alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone (alpha-PVP), commonly known as "flakka," or "flocka."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 482 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 170 · Authorizes wiretaps for investigation of certain crimes.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 171 · Modifies recordkeeping requirements for secondhand jewelry and precious metal transactions; increases penalties for violations.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 132 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 172 · Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 173 · Authorizes use of juvenile records for prosecution of gang criminality.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 175 · Clarifies that certain drunk driving offenders who drive with suspended driver's license are guilty of fourth degree crime.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 179 · Prohibits victims from being charged certain costs and fees and clarifies victims' right to obtain certain interviews.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 180 · Revises definition of victim in "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 183 · Clarifies that period of suspension remains in effect until driver's license is restored in certain cases.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 520 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 209 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 218 · Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 224 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 225 · Requires police notification when driver's license is suspended.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 228 · Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 233 · Requires that victims of sex offense be informed of offender's risk of re-offense upon release.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 240 · Protects home addresses of law enforcement officers from being released by governmental entities.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 244 · Provides for dismissal of certain traffic summonses if repairs are made within 72 hours.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 249 · Raises maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Firemen's Association.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 253 · Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 262 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 267 · Requires use of electronic mail for community notification under Megan's law.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 268 · Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 281 · Permits municipalities to hold certain inactive liquor licenses reserved for smart growth developments for an additional five years.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 300 · Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Senate Bill 302 · Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 304 · Enhances penalty for tampering with evidence after fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 30 days

Senate Bill 306 · Provides courts with sentencing discretion for certain convictions concerning possession of a firearm.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 309 · Provides court with sentencing discretion in certain cases under the "Graves Act."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 330 · Requires police vehicles to be equipped with Global Positioning System tag devices.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 335 · "The 10-20-Life Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 337 · Requires sex offender's tier designation to be completed and reviewed by the court prior to release from incarceration.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 345 · Expands crime of invasion of privacy to include "upskirting"; photographing or filming the image of the undergarment-clad intimate parts of another.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 360 · Increases penalties for talking or texting on hand-held device while driving.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 363 · Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 370 · Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 371 · Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 699 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 379 · Requires certain retailers to provide notice of FAA safety guidelines for flying drones to consumers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 380 · Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 383 · Requires certain DOC, county, and municipal prison physicians to acquire certain training.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 384 · Requires correctional facilities to provide inmates with prescription medication that was prescribed for chronic conditions existing prior to incarceration.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 390 · Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibit someone from buying or owning firearm.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 392 · Permits theaters with 250 seats or more to apply for liquor license.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 395 · Establishes pilot program in Edison Township requiring Attorney General to perform police internal affairs functions.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 400 · Requires Attorney General to appoint special prosecutor when criminal complaint is filed against law enforcement officer.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 402 · Authorizes county prosecutor to order removal of municipal police officer unable to perform essential function of office.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 404 · Establishes diversionary program for certain defendants charged with driving while intoxicated.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 451 · Expands DNA database to include samples from disorderly persons who are fingerprinted and permits law enforcement officers to collect certain biological samples.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 455 · Requires adult corrections officers in State facilities to complete in-service training program.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 456 · Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 457 · Establishes grant program in DCA to provide funding to youth mentoring programs.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 458 · Upgrades crime of soliciting or recruiting for criminal street gang while on school property.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 460 · Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 461 · Changes law governing certain certified animal control officers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 465 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 486 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 518 · Requires sanitation vehicles display flashing lights in certain circumstances and imposes conditions on drivers approaching sanitation vehicles displaying flashing lights; designated as "Michael Massey's Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 261 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 530 · Permits 15 liquor licenses to be issued in three municipalities located in Fort Monmouth redevelopment area.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 537 · 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 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 539 · The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 544 · Provides for automatic waiver of juvenile case to adult court for repeat juvenile offenders.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 560 · Eliminates requirement for forensic laboratory analysis of substance in cases involving distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute, imitation CDS.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 562 · Exempts certain municipalities from payment for certain State Police services.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 563 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $500 income tax deduction.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 574 · Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 578 · Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 579 · Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 590 · Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 596 · Establishes compensation program for law enforcement officers and certain other employees injured while performing official duties.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 598 · Clarifies juvenile's right to attorney representation; requires 12-month judicial review hearing when juvenile is placed out-of-home.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 605 · Establishes crime of initiating a false "Amber Alert."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 622 · Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 623 · Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 627 · Requires AG oversight of transfer of federal surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies; establishes review and reporting requirement.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 646 · Establishes that payment plan for motor vehicle surcharges is mandatory upon request; extends payment period.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 653 · Requires law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 654 · Establishes restricted use driver's license endorsement for certain motor vehicle offenders with suspended license.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 655 · Requires law enforcement agencies in this State to establish minority recruitment and selection programs; establishes reporting requirement.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 658 · Concerns random drug testing of certain inmates.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 664 · Strengthens criminal sanctions for intentionally damaging a rental premises to establish a warranty of habitability violation.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 672 · Requires correctional facilities to provide voting rights information packets to inmates.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 492 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 677 · Requires racial and ethnic impact statement for certain bills and regulations affecting sentencing.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 160 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 695 · Establishes program certifying certain broadcast station personnel to undertake certain actions during emergencies.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 710 · Requires appropriate community notification when sex offender is placed in halfway house; prohibits certain county inmates in halfway house.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 720 · Clarifies that compensation may be paid for expenses related to service animals required due to injuries resulting from crime against victim.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 738 · Requires that sexual abuse against a child be reported to law enforcement officials.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 746 · Creates cidery and meadery license.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 781 · Revises population formula for issuance of certain plenary retail consumption licenses.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 782 · Establishes requirements for sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption by certain plenary retail distribution licensees and retail consumption licenses.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 788 · Exempts law enforcement camera and 9-1-1 recordings from State's open public records law.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 790 · Requires Police Training Commission to develop accelerated training course for certain county corrections officers.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 804 · Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 805 · Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 810 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to include crime victims as protected status.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 811 · Expands rights of crime victims.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 812 · Revises law governing testifying via closed circuit television in certain criminal cases.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 244 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 816 · Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 23 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 818 · Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 834 · Requires blood sample to be obtained from driver involved in motor vehicle accident resulting in death; designated as "Michelle's Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 839 · Imposes time constraints on submission and analysis of rape kits.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 879 · Prohibits termination of law enforcement officer or firefighter based upon determination that officer or firefighter is physically unable to perform duty under certain circumstances.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Reported out after 55 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 882 · Permits correctional facilities to utilize body imaging scanning equipment.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 884 · Expands scope of law governing registration of security guards; designated as "Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago's Law."

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 886 · Prohibits Governor from using State helicopter for out-of-State political or personal events.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 890 · Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.

Sent January 12, 2016 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 895 · "Earn Your Way Out Act" ; requires DOC to develop inmate reentry plan; establishes administrative parole release for certain inmates;requires study and report by DOC on fiscal impact.*

Sent January 12, 2016 · Moved on without a report after 184 days · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed