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NJ A6231
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Don Guardian
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AI Summary
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Lowers the minimum age for appointment as a municipal police officer from 21 to 18 years old, while maintaining the maximum age limit of 35
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Codifies the 1974 New Jersey Supreme Court decision in N.J. State Police Benevolent Association v. Morristown, which ruled that the age of majority statute supersedes the previous 21-year minimum
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Aligns N.J.S.40A:14-127 with the 1972 age of majority statute (P.L.1972, c.81) that established 18 as the age when a person may be appointed to public employment
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Preserves existing provisions allowing persons who met age requirements at the closing date of a civil service examination to remain eligible while that list is in effect
Legislative Description
Conforms statute to reflect court ruling regarding minimum age for eligibility as municipal police officer.
Public Safety and Preparedness
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
12/8/2025