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NJ A4195

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statutory rights and privileges granted to municipal law enforcement officers under Chapter 14 of Title 40A to three categories of law enforcement: educational institution police, NJ Transit Police, and Burlington County Bridge Commission police.

  • Amends P.L.1970, c.211 to update terminology from "policemen" to "law enforcement officers" for personnel appointed by colleges, academies, schools, and other educational institutions.

  • Amends P.L.1989, c.291 to explicitly grant NJ Transit Police officers the same rights and privileges as municipal law enforcement officers while maintaining their existing statewide police authority.

  • Amends P.L.1960, c.168 to extend municipal law enforcement rights and privileges to Burlington County Bridge Commission police officers who have arrest authority on commission-owned bridges and property.

Legislative Description

Provides that law enforcement officers appointed by educational institutions, NJT, and Burlington County Bridge Commission are entitled to certain statutory rights and privileges.

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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