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NJ A4243

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Establishes a separate, nonlapsing "Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund" to be administered by the commission for design and construction costs

  • Appropriates $2.5 million from the General Fund to the memorial fund

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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