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NJ A4653

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cody Miller

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Attorney General to establish a training program for local police departments to manage large-scale gatherings (500+ attendees) and flash mobs (50+ persons organized via social media without advance notice)

  • Training must cover crowd management and control techniques, including strategies specific to juveniles, social media monitoring, coordination with county and neighboring agencies, and safety best practices

  • Establishes protocols for municipal police to request resources including social media monitoring tools, mobile command units, and personnel support from county, neighboring municipal, and Division of State Police

  • Creates an expedited process for municipal police to request immediate support during flash mob emergencies based on exigent need

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the program

Legislative Description

Requires AG to establish training program for crowd management and provide resources to municipal police department or force for large gatherings and flash mobs.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.246.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations3/3/2025
Appropriations2/13/2025
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee6/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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