NJ A1921

Requires the Attorney General to maintain, periodically review, and revise guidelines for bias incident investigation standards across New Jersey law enforcement agencies.

Mandates county and municipal law enforcement to report all suspected or confirmed bias incidents through the Electronic Uniform Crime Reporting system within 24 hours of initial response.

Requires immediate notification to the Attorney General and county prosecutor for serious bias incidents involving homicide, aggravated assault, arson, organized hate groups, or potential for large-scale public unrest.

Establishes requirements for instant notification to the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Division of State Police, Division of Criminal Justice, and county bias crime officers when incidents are reported.

Requires referral of bias incident victims to the Division on Civil Rights when incidents may violate the Law Against Discrimination, and mandates training for law enforcement on detecting, reporting, and prosecuting bias crimes.