Law and Public Safety

Senate Bill 4023 · Requires VCCO to provide certain emergency assistance and establish hotline.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4024 · Expands locations where information on availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms and emergency rooms.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4025 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audit of VCCO.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4026 · Requires VCCO to issue annual report to Governor and Legislature.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4035 · Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to develop cybersecurity plans.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4036 · Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to report cybersecurity incidents.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4037 · Requires municipalities, counties, and school districts to report cybersecurity incidents.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4046 · Eliminates qualified immunity and sovereign immunity in certain cases.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4051 · Prioritizes distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund monies; permits use of funds for certain expenses incurred by counties and municipalities for the provision and maintenance of 9-1-1 emergency services.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 4086 · Requires provider of electronic communication service to preserve information reported to law enforcement related to endangerment of children for 180 days.

Sent November 8, 2021 · Reported out after 7 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5752 · Requires Commissioner of Corrections to appoint workforce skills training development officer to administer, enhance, and supplement inmate workforce skills training programming.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5753 · Requires request for proposal to establish project to evaluate and make recommendations for realignment of correctional facilities and other efficiency measures.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5754 · Requires DOC report certain information annually.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5755 · Requires Corrections Ombudsperson review criminal investigations under certain circumstances.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5756 · Prohibits forfeiture of inmate's commutation credits for minor disciplinary infractions and expands inmate's ability to restore certain forfeited credits.

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5865 · Establishes the "Female Inmates' Rights Protection Act."

Sent June 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3935 · Requires award of Edna Mahan trauma credits to inmates incarcerated during period of investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by correctional police officers and staff.

Sent June 15, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1663 · Establishes "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 158 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3882 · Requires certain public venues and places of worship to submit emergency plans to law enforcement agencies for purpose of preparing for mass casualty and active shooter events.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3883 · Establishes Crisis Response Support Program to make mental health services available to police departments responding to certain emergencies; appropriates $2,000,000.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3915 · Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain alcoholic beverage retailers to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks; establishes certain sale and delivery privileges for alcoholic beverage manufacturers.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 11 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3939 · Allows law enforcement officers to review body worn camera recordings prior to creating initial report.

Sent June 10, 2021 · Reported out after 11 days, 4–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3860 · Expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights in regard to certain post-conviction agreements.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3861 · Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3863 · Removes requirement that certain special law enforcement officers turn in firearm at end of shift.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3871 · Requires Police Training Commission to establish police officer licensure program.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3873 · Establishes as aggravated assault pointing laser lighting device beam at first responder.

Sent June 3, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 2264 · Requires provider of electronic communication service to preserve information reported to law enforcement related to endangerment of children for 180 days.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 167 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3950 · Prohibits employer use of tracking device in vehicle operated by employee under certain circumstances.***

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 4–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4681 · Concerns residential community release programs.*

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5039 · Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5749 · Concerns sexual abuse investigations in State correctional facilities.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5750 · Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 5751 · Expands State corrections officers training to include topics contributing to their core mission of treating inmates with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3180 · Prohibits employer use of tracking or electronic communications device in vehicle operated by employee under certain circumstances. *

Sent June 1, 2021 · Reported out after 20 days, 4–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3825 · Establishes requirements for use of deadly force.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3826 · Requires newly manufactured semi-automatic handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.

Sent June 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3452 · Reduces alcoholic beverage tax rate on cider and low-percentage alcohol by volume liquors.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 0 days, 4–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3806 · Allows county or municipal governing body to enter into revenue sharing agreement for alcoholic beverage sales by concessionaire permit holder.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3821 · Concerns sexual abuse investigations in State correctional facilities.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 32 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3822 · Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 32 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3823 · Expands State corrections officers training to include topics contributing to their core mission of treating inmates with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Sent May 20, 2021 · Reported out after 32 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3775 · The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."

Sent May 13, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3730 · Eliminates qualified immunity defense for law enforcement officers.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3757 · "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriate

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3766 · Requires DOC to report certain information concerning halfway houses.

Sent May 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 1172 · Allows county and municipal police departments to establish designated safe areas for Internet purchase transactions; establishes public awareness campaign.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 3804 · Designates 9-1-1 operators or dispatchers as 9-1-1 first responder dispatchers.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 203 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3883 · Prohibits VCCO from denying award of compensation to victims with certain outstanding warrants and charges.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 5231 · Allows county or municipal governing body to enter into revenue sharing agreement for alcoholic beverage sales by concessionaire permit holder.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 56 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3659 · Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 234 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3666 · Authorizes funding to protect safety of cooperating witnesses; expands Crime Victim's Bill of Rights to provide these witnesses with certain guarantees.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3668 · Allows county and municipal police departments to establish designated safe areas for Internet purchase transactions; establishes public awareness campaign.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3673 · Authorizes limited breweries and craft distilleries to sell at retail and offer for sampling purposes product bottled and stored off-site under certain circumstances.*

Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 234 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3687 · Establishes grant program for alternate route police officer training.

Sent April 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3605 · Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3612 · Aligns commercial driver license forfeiture for certain DWI offenses involving non-commercial motor vehicle with forfeiture of basic driver's license for these offenses.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3620 · Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault when committed against registered security officer.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3621 · Enhances "Crime Victim's Bill of Rights"; prohibits defendant from entering crime victim's home throughout criminal justice process, including in relation to any investigation or discovery.

Sent April 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3570 · Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3577 · Removes criminal liability for law enforcement officers who have investigative encounter with underage person for possession of alcohol or cannabis unless civil rights are violated.

Sent March 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3508 · Increases certain penalties for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3517 · Creates surcharge for certain violations of traffic control signal law; establishes Statewide traffic control signal enforcement program and fund.

Sent March 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3472 · Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras under certain circumstances.

Sent February 19, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3419 · Requires director of State Office of Emergency Management to designate emergency response liaison for people with special needs.

Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3382 · Allows county or municipal governing body to enter into revenue sharing agreement for alcoholic beverage sales by concessionaire permit holder.

Sent January 28, 2021 · Reported out after 144 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3366 · Establishes right to record law enforcement activity under certain circumstances.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3371 · Allows certain winery licensees to also hold plenary retail consumption licenses and operate restaurants; excludes land used for sale of alcohol under plenary retail consumption license from farmland tax assessment.

Sent January 21, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4745 · Raises from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Fireman's Association.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 128 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3347 · Allows municipality to use school bus video footage to ticket driver for illegally passing school bus.

Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3361 · Prohibits State and local entities and private detention facilities from entering into agreement to detain noncitizens.*

Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 128 days, 4–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3328 · Requires new employers to reimburse certain former employers for law enforcement training costs.

Sent January 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3317 · Requires ABC to waive fee for alcoholic beverage COVID-19 Expansion Permit.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3319 · Eliminates certain juvenile justice fines, fees, costs, and other monetary penalties.

Sent January 7, 2021 · Reported out after 63 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3286 · Requires correctional police officers to wear body worn cameras and security camera systems to be installed in State correctional facilities.

Sent December 16, 2020 · Reported out after 187 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3276 · Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt pregnancy policy for law enforcement officers.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3277 · Raises from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Fireman's Association.

Sent December 14, 2020 · Reported out after 157 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 4803 · Concerns approval process for personal protective equipment and State stockpiles of personal protective equipment.*

Sent December 10, 2020 · Reported out after 0 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 3117 · Requires that State establish and manage stockpile of personal protective equipment and encourage manufacturing of personal protective equipment in State.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3241 · Requires chief law enforcement officer of municipal police departments to hold two community roundtables on police relations each year.

Sent December 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3077 · Requires revision of State Legislature's anti-harassment policy; specifies investigation of discrimination and harassment complaint process.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3078 · Codifies State Workplace Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy.

Sent December 7, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3200 · Expands purposes for which civil asset forfeiture funds may be used by law enforcement agency.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3202 · Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states.

Sent November 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3182 · Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3191 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $30 million to certain law enforcement agencies for NJ Statewide Supplemental Body Worn Camera Program.

Sent November 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3173 · Permits operation of pedicabs and alcoholic beverage consumption by passengers of pedicabs in certain circumstances.

Sent November 12, 2020 · Reported out after 119 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 3097 · Permits female inmate in correctional facility to request certain medication to prevent pregnancy.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3098 · Establishes Division of Women's Services in DOC.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3099 · Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3100 · Requires DOC to provide prenatal and post-partum education and services for certain inmates.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3103 · Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3105 · Requires certain family or household members and victims be notified when firearms are returned to persons charged with domestic violence or subject to extreme risk protection order.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 375 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3140 · Clarifies juvenile's right to attorney representation; requires 12-month judicial review hearing when juvenile is placed out-of-home.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3146 · Requires compensatory time off for certain correctional police officers and parole officers for work during state of emergency.*

Sent November 5, 2020 · Reported out after 35 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3148 · Establishes central registry of residents with special needs for use during emergencies.

Sent November 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3083 · Imposes minimum age and education requirements for county and municipal law enforcement officers with certain exceptions.

Sent October 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3089 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $58,000,000 for NJ Statewide Body Worn Camera Program.*

Sent October 29, 2020 · Reported out after 14 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3070 · Establishes "Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program."

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3071 · Requires law enforcement provide victim of sexual assault with intial incident report; provides victim with option to review intial incident report and submit corrective form.*

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3072 · Requires resources be made available to victims of sexual assault.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3073 · Establishes right of victims to be notified of county prosecutor's charging decision in sexual assault cases.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3074 · Requires AG issue annual report concerning sexual assault cases.*

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3075 · Establishes sexual violence liaison officer in Division of State Police and local police departments.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3076 · Requires sexual assault training for prosecutors.

Sent October 22, 2020 · Reported out after 49 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 3020 · Allows craft distilleries to sell mixed drinks and mixed drink ingredients for consumption off the licensed premises; authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3034 · Makes FY 2021 supplemental appropriation of $1,250,000 for Minorities in Police (MIP) recruiting program.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 3035 · Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring officer applicants removed from office by former agency for police misconduct.

Sent October 19, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2990 · Prohibits law enforcement officer from administering anesthetic or sedative during arrest or traffic stop.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2991 · Concerns approval process for personal protective equipment and State stockpiles of personal protective equipment.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Reported out after 63 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 3005 · Requires subsistence vouchers issued to county inmates upon release be accepted in every county.

Sent October 8, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2962 · Requires correctional police officer consent to conducting strip or body cavity search of transgender inmate.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2963 · Authorizes creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct; appropriates $600,000.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2964 · Establishes restricted beer, wine, and cider license; provides tax credit under corporate business tax and gross income tax for loss in value to certain alcoholic beverage licenses.

Sent September 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2940 · Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2950 · Requires ABC to waive certain alcoholic beverage license renewal fees in response to COVID-19 pandemic; allows municipalities to waive renewal fees.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2952 · Allows alcoholic beverage retailers and craft distilleries to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks for consumption off the licensed premises; allows limited brewery licensees to deliver beer to consumer's residence.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2953 · Expands scope of inmate reentry assistance and benefits.

Sent September 21, 2020 · Reported out after 171 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4511 · Allows for immediate transport of persons by local law enforcement officers under certain circumstances.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4515 · Requires AG to establish law enforcement officer use of force data collection and reporting system.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4527 · Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay parking tickets; requires registration suspension for more than five parking tickets.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2921 · Allows municipalities to designate outdoor areas upon which people may consume alcoholic beverages.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 175 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2922 · Allows certain restaurants to advertise that patrons may consume alcohol purchased off the restaurant premises; allows restaurants to charge corkage or service fee.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2926 · Requires DOC to develop and implement staffing plan at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2927 · Requires DOC to implement certain procedures to facilitate reporting of sexual abuse by Edna Mahan inmates.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2928 · Requires administrators at Edna Mahan to have access to information concerning investigations of sexual abuse allegations.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2929 · Requires DOC to implement certain security procedures and address physical plant deficiencies in Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 4 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2930 · Requires DOC to install security cameras at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women and review and retain footage.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2931 · Imposes certain requirements on Edna Mahan DOC Special Investigations Division correctional police officers conducting sexual abuse investigations.

Sent September 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2933 · Concerns residential community release programs.*

Sent September 17, 2020 · Reported out after 277 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2871 · Establishes "PPE Resource Planning Unit" in Office of Emergency Management; requires Office of Emergency Management to maintain 90-day supply of personal protective equipment for use in declared emergency; appropriates $20 million.

Sent September 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2857 · The "New Jersey Law Enforcement Transparency Act of 2020."

Sent August 27, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2519 · Requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during public health emergency; prohibits contact with victim upon release of inmate awarded credits.***

Sent August 20, 2020 · Reported out after 5 days, 4–2 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2841 · Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to pay parking tickets; requires registration suspension for more than five parking tickets.

Sent August 20, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2822 · Establishes immunity for youth sports leagues and senior planned real estate development associations relating to COVID-19.

Sent August 17, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2805 · Establishes "Police Body Camera Implementation Task Force" to study and make recommendations concerning use of body cameras by law enforcement agencies in this State.

Sent August 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2808 · Requires AG to establish law enforcement officer use of force data collection and reporting system.

Sent August 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2799 · Establishes "Law Enforcement Addiction Intervention Pilot Program" in Burlington County; appropriates $75,000.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2801 · Requires Police Training Commission to contract with crisis intervention training center to provide mental health training to police officers and establish curriculum specific to persons experiencing economic crisis or substance use disorder.

Sent August 10, 2020 · Reported out after 462 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 745 · Criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be transportation network company driver.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 469 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Assembly Bill 1254 · Establishes geriatric parole for certain eligible inmates.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4366 · Requires Police Training Commission to contract with crisis intervention training center to provide mental health training to police officers and establish curriculum specific to persons experiencing economic crisis or substance use disorder.*

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 469 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4368 · Expands municipal court conditional dismissal program to include defendants charged with certain drug offenses; requires defendant's participation in various programs and services; allows dismissal of charges after one-year probationary period.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2765 · Requires Civil Services Commission to undertake various initiatives to increase diversity and inclusivity within law enforcement agencies.

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2766 · Requires Civil Service Commission establish mentoring program for certain civil service law enforcement applicants. *

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2767 · Establishes database to aid in civil service hiring process for certain law enforcement officers; requires Statewide diversity analysis of law enforcement. *

Sent August 3, 2020 · Reported out after 22 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2578 · Includes crime of false reports to law enforcement authorities as form of bias intimidation.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2744 · Requires municipal police departments maintain copies of complaint-summonses filed with Judiciary as government records.

Sent July 28, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2693 · Establishes Employment Application Registry database in Division of State Police.

Sent July 14, 2020 · Reported out after 240 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2689 · Requires DLPS to incorporate implicit bias in cultural diversity training materials for law enforcement officers; makes mandatory cultural diversity and implicit bias training for law enforcement officers.

Sent July 9, 2020 · Reported out after 19 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2678 · Expands municipal court conditional dismissal program to include defendants charged with certain drug offenses; requires defendant's participation in various programs and services; allows dismissal of charges after one-year probationary period.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2681 · Establishes certain temporary and permanent privileges for certain alcoholic beverage licensees; authorizes certain activities, events, and festivals in which certain alcoholic beverage licensees may participate.

Sent July 6, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 4319 · Establishes certain temporary and permanent privileges for certain alcoholic beverage licensees; authorizes certain activities, events, and festivals in which certain alcoholic beverage licensees may participate.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2638 · Requires AG to collect, record, analyze, and report certain prosecutorial and criminal justice data.

Sent June 30, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2624 · Establishes database containing information on traffic stops by certain law enforcement officers.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2635 · Includes false incrimination and filing false police report as form of bias intimidation; establishes crime of false 9-1-1 call with purpose to intimidate or harass based on race or other protected class.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Reported out after 29 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2636 · Concerns accomplice liability of law enforcement officers who fail to de-escalate and intervene when another officer commits offense.

Sent June 29, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 299 · Allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed outdoors in Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 27 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1076 · Requires AG to collect, record, analyze, and report certain prosecutorial and criminal justice data.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 33 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 1906 · Includes false incrimination and filing false police report as form of bias intimidation; establishes crime of false 9-1-1 call with purpose to intimidate or harass based on race or other protected class.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 33 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 2394 · Requires law enforcement agencies in this State to establish minority recruitment and selection programs; establishes reporting requirement.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 33 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 3641 · Requires DLPS to incorporate implicit bias in cultural diversity training materials for law enforcement officers; makes mandatory cultural diversity and implicit bias training for law enforcement officers.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Reported out after 33 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Assembly Bill 4263 · Clarifies that law enforcement officer who knowingly chokes another person engages in use of deadly force.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2608 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to Department of Law and Public Safety for public awareness campaign of victims' rights and VCCO assistance.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2609 · Prohibits VCCO from denying award of compensation to victims with certain outstanding warrants and charges.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2610 · Requires AG to establish public awareness campaign concerning Crime Victim's Bill of Rights and VCCO.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2617 · Establishes crime of law enforcement officer choking another person; designated as George Floyd's Law.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2618 · Requires Prison Rape Elimination Act committee in each State correctional facility.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2619 · Requires Special Investigations Division to issue monthly report on sexual abuse in State correctional facilities.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2620 · Establishes comprehensive core competency police training program.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2621 · Requires six hours police officer in-service cultural diversity training every five years.

Sent June 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2589 · Concerns psychological testing of police officers.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2590 · Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 64 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2591 · Provides for resentencing of certain inmates.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2592 · Establishes youthful age of defendant as mitigating factor in sentencing.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2593 · Permits retroactive modification of certain judgements of conviction; requires study of DOC's anticipated expenses to upgrade data infrastructure.**

Sent June 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2594 · Establishes compassionate release program for certain inmates; repeals law that establishes medical parole.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2595 · Requires cost savings study of compassionate release program and elimination of mandatory minimum terms; establishes "Corrections Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Fund."

Sent June 22, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 17 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2597 · Extends time period during which seasonal retail consumption license holders may sell alcoholic beverages following COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 22, 2020 · Reported out after 91 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2581 · Requires police training for interactions with persons who may have behavioral health issues.

Sent June 15, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2562 · Clarifies that law enforcement officer who knowingly chokes another person engages in use of deadly force.

Sent June 11, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2511 · Accelerates rescinding of certain juvenile delinquency fines and making discretionary post-incarceration supervision due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2519 · Requires public health emergency credits to be awarded to certain inmates and parolees during public health emergency; prohibits contact with victim upon release of inmate awarded credits.***

Sent June 4, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 7 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2522 · Permits certain entertainment and retail activity during current public health emergency and state of emergency.

Sent June 4, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 4 days · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 2503 · Increases strangulation assault to crime of second degree.

Sent May 28, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 2424 · Authorizes Attorney General to use forfeiture funds for public health response during certain declared emergencies.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2444 · Provides temporary exclusion from gross income for qualified first responders.

Sent May 7, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2365 · Allows certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers to deliver products during declared state of emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2372 · Requires violators of certain executive orders, rules, and regulations to be charged with offense.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2373 · Allows certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers to ship and deliver products directly to consumers during state of emergency.

Sent April 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2065 · Permits wineries to operate salesrooms in certain municipalities with restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2066 · Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2067 · Revises certain licensee filing requirements for alcoholic beverage price lists; removes requirement that limited brewery and distillery licensees provide tour when selling certain alcoholic beverages to consumers.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2105 · Permits municipalities to recover certain costs and fees from alcoholic beverage licensees charged with violations.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2108 · Provides for transfer and sale of inactive liquor licenses for use in qualifying smart growth municipalities.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2109 · Permits municipalities to hold certain inactive liquor licenses reserved for smart growth developments for an additional five years.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2111 · Conforms Megan's law to requirements of federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2116 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2118 · Requires Motor Vehicle Commission to issue exempt certificates for motor vehicles not required to be inspected.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2119 · Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2121 · Allows dogs in sampling and tasting areas of breweries.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2127 · Requires annual review of all released sex offenders to determine if they were registered and tiered.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2169 · Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2185 · 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 March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2200 · Requires all sex offender registration information to be published on Internet registry.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2208 · Requires certain actions by motor vehicle operators when overtaking or passing pedestrians, bicycles, or scooters.*

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 430 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 2211 · Establishes presumption against admission into pretrial intervention program for persons who commit theft against nonprofit organizations.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2216 · Revises acreage requirement for plenary winery licenses.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2229 · Requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2236 · Authorizes certain restaurants to advertise that patrons may bring their own beer or wine or purchase wine from on premises salesroom.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2245 · Exempts police from jury duty.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2249 · Establishes Juvenile Offender Community Conservation and Improvement Services Program.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2250 · Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2255 · Increases penalties for talking or texting on hand-held device while driving.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2262 · Establishes the "Advisory Committee on Law Enforcement Handler-Canine Training."

Sent March 16, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2268 · Requires AG to report bias intimidation offenses to Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in annual report on hate crime statistics.

Sent March 16, 2020 · Reported out after 430 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1995 · Clarifies that crimes of trespassing and invasion of privacy also include use of unmanned aircraft systems.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2004 · Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2006 · Awards credits to reduce the parole eligibility date of inmates who participate in college and associate degree educational programming.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 2017 · Requires State Auditor review of certain Department of Corrections privatization contracts.

Sent March 5, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1916 · Requires public hearing prior to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agency.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1917 · Prohibits use of facial recognition or biometric surveillance system on police body-worn cameras.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1949 · Requires law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and State Parole Board to adopt maternity policies.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1950 · Provides for reciprocity of certain out-of-State EMT certification.

Sent February 25, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Assembly Bill 863 · Requires AG to report bias intimidation offenses to Federal Bureau of Investigation for inclusion in annual report on hate crime statistics.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 451 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1810 · Establishes two-year pilot program requiring certain law enforcement agencies to coordinate with local school districts to identify and assist at-risk youths.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1822 · Authorizes special Ancient Order of Hibernians license plate.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1842 · Establishes "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."

Sent February 24, 2020 · Reported out after 630 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1847 · Exempts certain municipalities from payment for certain State Police services.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1853 · Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1862 · Requires Commissioner of Corrections to institute 30-minute shift overlap in State correctional facilities.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 483 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1864 · Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1874 · Requires applicant for certain firearm permits and identification cards to sign document acknowledging risk associated with having firearm in home.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1883 · Permits use of LED lights in emergency warning lights.

Sent February 24, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1372 · Requires additional fines for certain crimes against minors to fund Amber Alert system.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1374 · Establishes "Internet Predator Investigation and Prosecution Fund" with $200 assessment on persons convicted of certain offenses.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1379 · Criminalizes fifth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1402 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $500 income tax deduction.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1432 · Requires sex offenders in satellite-based monitoring program to pay for certain equipment and monitoring costs.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1433 · Revises method of determining reimbursement costs when a law enforcement entity hires a recently trained officer from another law enforcement entity.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1435 · Encourages wearing blue to honor law enforcement officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1439 · Increases penalties for unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing fentanyl.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1460 · Imposes certain requirements on operators of motor vehicles when overtaking pedestrians, bicycles, and scooters.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 462 days

Senate Bill 1463 · Requires motorists operating vehicles to maintain reasonable and safe distance when overtaking pedestrians and certain bicycles.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 462 days

Senate Bill 1466 · Removes plenary retail distribution license limit for certain stores.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1467 · Authorizes issuance of craft distillery license to certain other alcoholic beverage manufacturing licensees.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1478 · Removes requirement that limited brewery licensees provide tour when selling beer to consumers and permits certain food consumption on premise.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1481 · Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1482 · Requires law enforcement agencies to provide internal affairs and personnel files of law enforcement officers to other agencies under certain circumstances.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 133 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1483 · Expands rights of crime victims.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1484 · Amends "Law Against Discrimination" to include crime victims as protected status.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1485 · Criminalizes fraudulently pretending to be transportation network company driver.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 641 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1488 · Prohibits the restraint of prisoners during and immediately after childbirth.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1514 · Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder thereof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1524 · Clarifies that compensation may be paid for expenses related to service animals required due to injuries resulting from crime against victim.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1526 · Exempts volunteer fire companies from charitable registration fees.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1527 · Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1545 · Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1549 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1561 · Requires DOC to notify inmates of outstanding motor vehicle fines or penalties and permits inmate to enter into payment plan upon release from incarceration.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1562 · Increases number of sheriff's officers that may be hired as sheriff's investigators.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1568 · Concerns private entities that own, operate or manage correctional facilities or jails.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1569 · Provides that trespassing in nuclear power plant is third degree crime.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1589 · Prohibits private correctional facilities from detaining persons pursuant to agreement with federal immigration authorities.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1590 · Designates 9-1-1 operators or dispatchers as 9-1-1 first responder dispatchers.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 641 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1591 · Allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed outdoors in Atlantic City Tourism District.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 160 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1593 · Prohibits sex offenders from holding any job, position, or type of employment that primarily consists of contact with children.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1595 · Makes various changes to law governing winery salesrooms.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1596 · Requires Sexual Assault Response Team to include person trained in interacting with persons with developmental disabilities; designated as "Harrison's Law."

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1601 · Requires suspension of driver's license for gross income tax deficiency under certain circumstances.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1603 · Allows law enforcement officers to scan drivers' cell phones under certain circumstances; imposes penalties for refusal.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1606 · Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1617 · Increases fines for failing to have required markings on commercial vehicles.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1621 · Establishes training for law enforcement officers interacting with pregnant women.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1622 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1627 · Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1628 · Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1630 · Prohibits victims from being charged certain costs and fees and clarifies victims' right to obtain certain interviews.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1632 · Requires AG oversight of transfer of federal surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies; establishes review and reporting requirement.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1634 · Raises maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certificates and membership in New Jersey State Firemen's Association.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 301 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 1635 · Authorizes certain security officers to carry large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding 15 or less rounds of ammunition.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1661 · Establishes prisoner reentry peer support hotline.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Reported out after 11 days, 4–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1674 · Affords civil immunity to private colleges and their police officers in certain cases.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1681 · Reallocates portion of certain forfeited property as incentive for informants of drug-related offenses and to provide inpatient treatment for certain drug-dependent individuals.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1682 · Increases additional penalty assessment for drunk driving; dedicates revenue to VCCO.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1683 · Authorizes State and local law enforcement entities to contract for bulk purchasing of heroin antidote.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1698 · Increases prison time for certain persons convicted of a motor vehicle offense when license suspended for DUI.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1706 · Requires State Police to maintain 24-hour hotline for receiving anonymous tips regarding potential threats to school safety and security.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1712 · Allows municipality to issue permits to sell alcoholic beverages in residential redevelopment areas.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1713 · Transfers probation employees from Judiciary to State Parole Board.

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1745 · Adds 9-1-1 system regionalization costs to funds appropriated from "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account."

Sent February 13, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1272 · Decreases the penalty for certain parole violations.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1277 · Increases from six to 10 the number of motor vehicle penalty points necessary to incur surcharges.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1307 · Requires aftercare treatment program as part of community supervision.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1322 · Prohibits law enforcement agencies from considering number of arrests made and citations issued when evaluating police officer's professional performance.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Reported out after 304 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1323 · Authorizes criminal background checks for au pairs and nannies.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1336 · Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1337 · Prohibits sale of powdered caffeine.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1354 · Requires Attorney General to issue guidelines regarding public notification of suspicious activity.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1366 · Prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age.

Sent February 10, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1161 · Imposes requirements on video visitation service contracts for inmates in certain correctional facilities; requires correctional facilities to allow contact visits.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1163 · Requires law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Reported out after 204 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 1164 · Requires certain county inmates be provided with reentry assistance before their release.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1170 · Clarifies procedures for restoration of driver's license after suspension; authorizes the court to waive imprisonment under certain circumstances.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1174 · Changes allocation of fines collected for motor vehicle violations in certain municipalities.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1205 · Establishes sexual assault victim's right to appeal prosecutor decision not to file criminal charges; directs sexual assault unit in DLPS to review appeals.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1207 · Criminalizes throwing water at law enforcement officer.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1208 · Requires law enforcement agencies to establish station house adjustment policy for certain first-time juvenile offenders.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1209 · Establishes presumption that VCCO will order payment to victim of crime.

Sent February 3, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 977 · Authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 978 · Authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-State and out-of-state retailers.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1005 · 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, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1015 · "Swift Access For Emergency Response Actions Preservation Program (SAFER APP)"; authorizes Attorney General to order turn-by-turn navigation systems to reroute vehicular traffic under certain conditions.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1043 · Establishes pilot program in certain municipalities to make grants available to non-profit organizations to perform outreach regarding VCCO.

Sent January 30, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 896 · Expands Office of Public Defender representation of juveniles; repeals section 4 of P.L. 1968, c.371.*

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 28 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 914 · Establishes program allowing certain applicants to perform community service in lieu of paying motor vehicle surcharges.

Sent January 27, 2020 · Reported out after 3 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 53 · Requires Attorney General to develop program to assist schools in identifying at-risk youths.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 56 · Requires declaration of Code Blue alert when National Weather Service predicts temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 71 · Clarifies that period of suspension remains in effect until driver's license is restored in certain cases.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 72 · Establishes farm brewery and winery-brewery beverage license.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 524 days, 5–1 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 86 · Requires law enforcement officers to be stationed in all public schools during school hours; authorizes schools to request funding from Safe Neighborhoods Services Fund.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 97 · Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 98 · Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 101 · Regulates use of body cameras worn by law enforcement officers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 103 · Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 110 · Establishes law enforcement procedures for responding to immigration detainers and certain requests issued by federal immigration authorities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 117 · Establishes pilot program in the Department of Law and Public Safety requiring the electronic recording of certain police interrogations.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 120 · Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 126 · Extends to 90 days statute of limitations for unlawful use of cell phone while driving; increases penalties for texting while driving.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 127 · Revises distribution of monies from Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund to municipalities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 129 · Enhances penalties imposed on drivers who have never been issued a driver's license.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 130 · Requires State to lower compensation rate of civilly committed sexually violent predators to same level as State inmates for institutional work.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 131 · Requires each municipality to establish a Reverse 9-1-1 system.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 132 · Requires police notification when driver's license is suspended.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 133 · Criminalizes fourth or subsequent drunk driving offenses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 135 · Establishes "Distracted Driver Enforcement and Education Fund."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 143 · Establishes New Jersey Internet Criminal Information Registry.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 154 · Exempts wines approved for sale in certain other states from brand registration requirements.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 156 · Authorizes retailer to accept exchange of unopened container of wine.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 164 · Establishes circumstances under which court may order physical or psychological examination of sexual assault victim.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 188 · Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection Pilot Program" in certain counties and cities of first class; makes an appropriation.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 193 · Requires prosecutors to determine risk of re-offense under Megan's Law prior to offender's release from incarceration.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 200 · Requires local government notification of sex offender registration and prohibits sex offenders from living near schools, child care centers or playgrounds.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 205 · Requires use of email for certain community notification under Megan's law.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 206 · Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 238 · Revises law governing training and duties of Junior Firefighters' Auxiliary members.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 256 · "The 10-20-Life Law."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 263 · Upgrades burglary of a residence to a crime of the second degree; requires mandatory period of parole ineligibility if residence was occupied at time of offense.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 268 · Provides alcoholic beverage tax credits to breweries for qualified capital expenses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 271 · Authorizes holder of limited brewery license to engage in certain activities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 288 · Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 294 · Requires person convicted, or fleeing charge, of sex offense in foreign country to register under Megan's Law; requires law enforcement to inquire about immigration status of sex offenders and cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 315 · The "New Jersey Youth Justice Transformation Act;" annually appropriates $100 million to Juvenile Justice Commission.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 360 · Establishes Statewide Rapid Response Emergency Group.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 364 · Provides that leaving scene of motor vehicle accident is crime of first degree if accident results in death of another person.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 366 · Grants certain employment protections to campus police officers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 492 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 367 · Authorizes certain entities to directly bill Victims of Crime Compensation Office for counseling services provided to victims of firearm and stabbing crimes.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 372 · Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register handguns acquired out-of-State. *

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 702 days, 4–2 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 381 · Establishes supervised community reintegration program for certain victims of domestic violence.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 224 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 400 · Establishes that payment plan for motor vehicle surcharges is mandatory upon request; extends payment period.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 401 · Requires law enforcement agencies in this State to establish minority recruitment and selection programs; establishes reporting requirement.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days, 5–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 402 · Concerns random drug testing of certain inmates.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 415 · Requires reentry assistance to be provided to certain inmates who have served their maximum sentence.*

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and was vetoed

Senate Bill 419 · Requires law enforcement agencies to provide law enforcement officers with cultural diversity training and develop diversity action plan.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 196 days, 5–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 459 · 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 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 467 · Requires adult corrections officers in State facilities to complete in-service training program.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 468 · Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 469 · Establishes grant program in DCA to provide funding to youth mentoring programs.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 471 · Requires disclosure of data recording devices in motor vehicles; limits access to recorded data.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 475 · Sets forth certain standards to be followed by law enforcement agencies and fire departments when utilizing drones.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 481 · Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of vehicular homicide.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 486 · Prohibits State from disclosing New Jersey driver's license holders' personal information to other states seeking to issue speed camera or red light camera citations.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Moved on without a report after 51 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 494 · Requires certain local authorities to inspect, maintain, and repair fire hydrants in planned real estate developments.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 499 · Establishes Emergency Green Alert System for missing members and veterans of Armed Forces.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 545 · Requires mandatory imprisonment for child luring and requires certain information about Megan's Law to be provided to sex offenders annually.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 549 · Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 551 · Permits appointment of nonresident municipal emergency management coordinators in municipalities with populations under 5,000 persons in certain circumstances.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 41 days, 4–0 · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 557 · Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 558 · Increases certain firearms permit fees.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 561 · Creates Task Force on Driver Distractions.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 564 · Increases mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for certain repeat sex offenders.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 568 · Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 422 days, 6–0 · then passed the Senate

Senate Bill 576 · Requires revocation of parole for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officers.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 597 · Requires certain special law enforcement officers to be under 65 years of age.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 601 · Creates crime of fiscal victimization against senior citizens or disabled persons.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 604 · Makes certain changes to police and fire interest arbitration procedures.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 610 · Requires signs to be posted in emergency rooms regarding Victims of Crime Compensation Office.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 615 · Allows certain qualifying projects to sell alcoholic beverages.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 626 · Upgrades certain penalties for criminal street gang recruitment and criminality; imposes mandatory minimum sentence for certain offenses; establishes accomplice liability and imposes restrictions for certain recruiters.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 628 · Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in places of religious worship; requires nonpublic security aid be used for Class Three officers upon request of nonpublic school.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 700 · Expands scope of law enforcement sexual assault training; codifies certain responsibilities of county sexual violence programs and rape care advocates.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 701 · Establishes rebuttable presumption that person who commits domestic violence by strangling victim be detained prior to trial.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Reported out after 16 days, 6–0 · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 706 · Establishes crime of initiating a false "Amber Alert."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 713 · Establishes that failure to maintain lane may constitute recklessness under vehicular homicide statute; designated as Eileen's Law.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 715 · Establishes Good Samaritan Law to provide immunity from civil liability for veterinarians or emergency responders who assist animals at accident scene or emergency.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 727 · Provides for life imprisonment without parole for killing an emergency responder.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 729 · Revises certain Class Three special law enforcement officer appointment qualifications.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 742 · Establishes "Responsible School Violence Prevention, Preparation, and Protection (RSVP-3) Pilot Program."

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 746 · Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 747 · Expands definition of assault firearm.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 810 · Prohibits release of illegal immigrants from correctional facilities.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 813 · Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 816 · Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 819 · Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.

Sent January 14, 2020 · Stopped in committee after 0 days