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NJ A5835
Bill
Status
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) and Division of Criminal Justice to jointly develop a training course on law enforcement officers' responsibilities as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and on response procedures under the DCF/Law Enforcement Model Coordinated Response Protocol
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Mandates that all new law enforcement officers complete the training within 90 days of appointment or transfer, and that all officers receive the training every three years as part of in-service training
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Requires all current law enforcement officers to complete the training within 36 months of the bill's effective date
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Directs DCPP to periodically assess and update the training course and curriculum as appropriate
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Authorizes the Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Law and Public Safety, to adopt implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Requires law enforcement officers to undergo training on their responsibilities as mandated reporters of incidents of child abuse and neglect.
Children, Families and Food Security
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
6/16/2025