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NJ A4088

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Named the "Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Protection Act" in honor of three officers murdered in 2014: NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, and Jersey City Officer Melvin Santiago

  • Requires all newly purchased law enforcement vehicles in New Jersey that are clearly marked as police vehicles to have tinted windows on all windows

  • Window tinting must permit only the minimum light transmittance allowed under federal law, overriding existing state vehicle tinting restrictions in R.S.39:3-74 and R.S.39:3-77

  • Applies only to new vehicle purchases made on or after the effective date, not existing fleet vehicles

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

"Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Protection Act"; requires certain law enforcement vehicles to have tinted windows.

Public Safety and Preparedness

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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