Committees · 2022–2023 Session
Homeland Security and State Preparedness
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 29th District
Democrat · 34th District
Republican · 1st District
Republican · 10th District
Democrat · 31st District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session.
Bills sent115
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out23%
27 of 115; 4 moved on without a report, 84 stopped in committee
Time in committee58 days
most between 0 and 373 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
2022–2023115 bills
reported 23% · typically 58 days, most 0–373 · 0 amendments · 5 members
2020–202197 bills
reported 36% · typically 0 days, most 0–259 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–2019101 bills
reported 31% · typically 91 days, most 14–294 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2016–201792 bills
reported 25% · typically 161 days, most 36–332 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2014–2015112 bills
reported 29% · typically 196 days, most 108–284 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2012–201348 bills
reported 48% · typically 65 days, most 0–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2010–201151 bills
reported 27% · typically 55 days, most 38–121 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2008–200947 bills
reported 43% · typically 74 days, most 20–150 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2006–200749 bills
reported 27% · typically 16 days, most 16–58 · 0 amendments · 8 members
2004–200564 bills
reported 48% · typically 32 days, most 11–279 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2002–200387 bills
reported 33% · typically 70 days, most 14–144 · 0 amendments · 6 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2022–2023 Session, newest first.
115 bills
Assembly Bill 5876 · Requires AG to collect and report law enforcement detention data; creates Racial and Identity Profiling Elimination Advisory Council.
Sent December 11, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5845 · Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to identify methods to prevent human trafficking through online gaming platforms.
Sent December 7, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5758 · Establishes certain marine firefighting training course requirements.
Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5795 · Concerns the "New Jersey Nonprofit Security Grant Program."
Sent November 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1711 · Requires Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance to review and implement strategies and systemic modifications to assist crime victims and expands locations for posting information on crime victims' compensation.*
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1712 · Directs State Auditor to conduct performance review audit of VCCO.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1714 · Expands locations where information on availability of crime victims' compensation is to be posted or disseminated to include courtrooms and emergency rooms.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5605 · Concerns railroad safety.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5607 · Creates stockpile of protective masks for use by first responders under certain circumstances.
Sent June 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 5361 · Prohibits any foreign company created under laws of foreign adversary from participating in critical infrastructure.
Sent March 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 476 · Requires DCA, in consultation with Commission on Human Trafficking, to establish Statewide initiative for Red Sand Project.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1705 · Requires Commission on Human Trafficking to post public awareness signage in additional establishments.*
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1718 · Makes supplemental appropriation of $750,000 to Department of Law and Public Safety for public awareness campaign of victims' rights and VCCO assistance.
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 5310 · Directs fines collected for certain prostitution crime to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."
Sent March 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1704 · Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Moved on without a report after 21 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1707 · Establishes presumption that VCCO will order payment to victim of crime.*
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4978 · Establishes Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance in Department of Law and Public Safety.*
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 5135 · Prohibits VCCO from denying award of compensation to victims with certain outstanding warrants and charges.
Sent February 16, 2023 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4863 · Establishes disaster relief grant program to provide municipalities with training, supply stockpiles, and technology to assist residents with certain applications; appropriates $5 million.
Sent December 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4865 · Requires DCA to track natural disaster-related spending by State and local government.
Sent December 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
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Assembly Bill 4869 · Establishes fund for DEP for Blue Acres acquisition and relocation projects; appropriates $25 million.
Sent December 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4836 · Requires Office of Emergency Management to incorporate into State Emergency Operations Plan framework to address cybersecurity incidents.*
Sent November 14, 2022 · Reported out after 66 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4856 · Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to long-term care facilities that increase number of residential units reserved for single occupancy by at least five percent.
Sent November 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4863 · Establishes disaster relief grant program to provide municipalities with training, supply stockpiles, and technology to assist residents with certain applications; appropriates $5 million.
Sent November 14, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 24 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Senate Bill 484 · Requires each government entity in this State to conduct review of cybersecurity infrastructure and make recommendations.*
Sent October 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4469 · Provides workers' compensation benefits for certain public safety workers who developed illness or injury as result of responding to September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sent October 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4731 · Permits certain entities to operate unmanned aircraft systems to inspect damage to critical infrastructure.
Sent October 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4553 · Requires Director of Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to develop training program for first responders regarding protocols for responding to emergency in war zone.
Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4612 · Grants immunity from civil liability to persons reporting information concerning crimes related to terrorism.
Sent September 22, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4306 · Requires Attorney General to establish Human Trafficking Unit in Department of Law and Public Safety.
Sent June 20, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 721 · 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 16, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 105 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4205 · Requires PANYNJ to post information in bus terminals concerning services for victims of human trafficking.
Sent June 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 280 days
Senate Bill 297 · Requires public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents to New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. *
Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 238 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Senate Bill 2081 · Concerns investigation of missing persons cases. *
Sent May 26, 2022 · Reported out after 294 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4004 · Specifies additional services for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence; makes $1,000,000 appropriation.
Sent May 16, 2022 · Reported out after 304 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 4013 · Requires each government entity in this State to conduct review of cybersecurity infrastructure and make recommendations.*
Sent May 16, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 248 days
Assembly Bill 3863 · Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund."
Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3875 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.
Sent May 9, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3803 · Requires PANYNJ to post information in airports concerning services for victims of human trafficking.
Sent May 2, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 318 days
Assembly Bill 3631 · Expands authority of emergency management departments in requesting assistance outside normal territorial jurisdictions.
Sent March 17, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3089 · Provides for lifetime disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle and transportation network company vehicle for persons convicted of human trafficking.
Sent March 10, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3555 · Prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement entities.
Sent March 10, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 356 · Provides for lifetime disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicle and transportation network company vehicle for persons convicted of human trafficking.
Sent March 10, 2022 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 3429 · Permits Legislature to terminate certain declarations by Governor for state of emergency or public health emergency and limits duration of such declarations unless Legislature approves extension.
Sent March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3513 · "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 March 8, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3095 · Requires transportation network company drivers to complete anti-human trafficking training course.*
Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 374 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3147 · Concerns investigation of missing persons cases.*
Sent March 7, 2022 · Reported out after 374 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3173 · Requires certain retailers to provide notice of FAA safety guidelines for flying drones to consumers.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3174 · Requires certain drones to contain geo-fencing technology; makes violation a fourth degree crime.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3293 · Requires law enforcement agencies to establish review council in internal affairs unit to investigate law enforcement officers who participate in hate groups.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3295 · Requires Attorney General to establish and maintain domestic extremist organization database.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 3390 · Prohibits State funding to assist immigrants facing detention or deportation.
Sent March 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2778 · Prohibits enforcement, for a period of 12 months, of homeowners' association bylaws prohibiting domesticated animals if owner is FEMA designated displaced individual following emergency declaration by President or Governor.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2816 · Permits municipality to establish restricted parking spaces for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2850 · Establishes Statewide Rapid Response Emergency Group.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2915 · Requires certain local and State government entities to issue certain emergency and warning light permits.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2916 · Permits members of Community Emergency Response Teams to perform traffic duties under certain circumstances.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2931 · Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2952 · "Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act"; requires Internet-connected devices to have blocking capability in certain circumstances.
Sent February 28, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2450 · Establishes civil action for damages against organizations that support terrorism.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2471 · Makes it a crime of the second degree to interfere with 9-1-1 public safety answering points.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2478 · Ensures operation of certain motor fuel storage, distribution and dispensing facilities during disasters and emergencies.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2634 · Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2635 · Expands crime of human trafficking to include individuals who benefit financially.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2636 · Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.
Sent February 14, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1450 · Concerns information security standards and guidelines for State and local government.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2123 · Requires Attorney General to establish educational and public information program concerning State and federal crimes of human trafficking; appropriates $75,000.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Reported out after 31 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2184 · Requires emergency action plans for delivery of oxygen to patient residences during public health emergency.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2192 · Waives requirement to attend in-person continuing education as a result of public health emergency.
Sent February 7, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 211 · Authorizes certain county fire coordinators to display emergency warning lights on vehicles.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 297 · Directs Attorney General to provide annual training to public and nonpublic school students and staff on roles and responsibilities before, during, and after school emergencies.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 298 · Requires school districts to institute policies to improve emergency communications to increase school security.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 299 · Requires State Police to maintain 24-hour hotline for receiving anonymous tips regarding potential threats to school safety and security.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 303 · Requires Police Training Commission to adopt training course on school emergency response.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 135 days, 46–33
Assembly Bill 330 · Establishes "Long-Term Care Facility Infectious Disease Preparedness and Home Health Care Study Commission."
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 377 · Exempts experienced firefighters from certain requirements.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 373 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 411 · Requires certain fireworks-related injuries be reported to State Fire Marshal.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 469 · Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 493 · Requires public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents to New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 373 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 604 · Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 757 · Allows certain volunteer firefighters, rescue and first aid squad members to claim $2,000 gross income tax exemption.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 520 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 758 · Allows municipality to petition county for removal of abandoned vessel after declared state of emergency.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 767 · Suspends running of timeframes for county planning board action during state of emergency.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 830 · Establishes guidelines for dissemination of vital records.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 857 · Requires minimum level of police staffing based on municipal population and violent crime rate.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 858 · Makes consent to register with Selective Service part of driver's license application process for males under age 26.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 863 · Requires training for constables.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 875 · Limits to 14 days effective period of certain emergency orders, rules, or regulations.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 895 · Authorizes issuance of Operation Desert Storm license plates.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 941 · Permits emergency medical technicians to administer certain vaccines during certain declared public health emergencies.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 954 · Authorizes reimbursement for EMT training from EMT Training Fund for certain volunteer firefighters.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1008 · Establishes "Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems" pilot program in DOH; appropriates $2,000,000.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1039 · Upgrades penalties for certain crimes committed during a state of emergency.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1044 · "Murphy's Law"; nullifies Governor's order, rule, or regulation to address declared emergency, or relevant portion thereof, when Governor violates same; creates affirmative defense to prosecution for same violation committed by Governor.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1061 · 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 January 11, 2022 · Moved on without a report after 261 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1251 · Requires certain community residential facilities have standby emergency power generators.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1264 · Revises requirements and training standards for first responders under New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1987.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1388 · Establishes law enforcement procedures for responding to immigration detainers and certain requests issued by federal immigration authorities.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1512 · Requires Silver Alert System receive same broadcast alerts as Amber Alert System.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1610 · Establishes mandatory penalties for committing burglary and theft during a state of emergency.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1620 · "The Reliability, Preparedness, and Storm Response Act of 2020"; requires public utilities to file certain information concerning emergency preparedness with BPU and increases certain penalties.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1638 · Requires newly-constructed grocery stores to have generators.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1640 · Requires local governing body and DCA to suspend collection of certificate of occupancy and related inspection fees for homes being rented by persons identified by FEMA as displaced individuals.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1667 · Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 520 days · did not pass the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1671 · Requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1701 · Establishes permanent unit in Office of Emergency Management to address access and functional needs of residents related to disasters and emergencies.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 520 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1727 · Requires Attorney General to perform outreach and provide services to victims of human trafficking under certain circumstances. *
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1728 · Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 58 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1729 · Requires AG to address human trafficking in underserved communities.*
Sent January 11, 2022 · Reported out after 373 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 1770 · Requires State to offer surplus State Police vehicles to certain volunteer fire and emergency service organizations.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1848 · Requires certain State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1891 · Requires NJ Office of Homeland Security and State Preparedness to conduct study regarding rental companies reporting suspicious behavior to law enforcement.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1998 · Requires AG to arrange for certain testing of facial recognition systems.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1999 · Adds 9-1-1 system regionalization costs to funds appropriated from "9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account."
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2028 · Allows county and municipal police departments to establish designated safe areas for Internet purchase transactions; establishes public awareness campaign.
Sent January 11, 2022 · Stopped in committee after 0 days