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NJ A4243
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Creates a seven-member "Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Commission" within the Department of Law and Public Safety to design and oversee construction of a memorial in Monmouth County honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
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Commission membership includes representatives from the NJ State Policemen's Benevolent Association, NJ Fraternal Order of Police, State Troopers Fraternal Association, and four public members (one must be a retired law enforcement officer), all appointed by the Governor within 90 days
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Establishes a separate, nonlapsing "Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund" to be administered by the commission for design and construction costs
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Appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to the memorial fund
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Commission must submit a final report with the selected design and location to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months; the act expires upon completion of the memorial
Legislative Description
Establishes "Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Commission;" appropriates $2.5 million.
Public Safety and Preparedness
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
2/19/2026