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NJ A1325

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cody Miller

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Attorney General must 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 general crowd management techniques, juvenile-specific crowd control methods, social media response strategies, and inter-agency coordination best practices
  • Attorney General must create protocols for municipal police to request State Police resources including social media monitoring tools, mobile command units, and personnel support
  • Protocols must include a process for municipal police to request immediate assistance during flash mobs under exigent circumstances
  • Bill developed in consultation with Superintendent of State Police, NJ Office of Emergency Management, and NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police

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.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.246.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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