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NJ A4613

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Fantasia

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates fourth degree crimes for unauthorized entry onto school property, providing false identification to school officials, or helping others bypass security screening measures or defeat security devices.

  • Establishes fourth degree crime penalties for falsely activating emergency devices, tampering with security systems, or interfering with lockdowns, drills, or other school safety protocols.

  • Restricts school safety and security plan information to law enforcement, school board members, and school employees; makes unauthorized filming, recording, or public posting of security procedures a fourth degree crime.

  • Makes it a fourth degree crime to interfere with school bus routes or operations, or to enter an occupied school bus without authorization from the driver or school representative.

  • Exempts law enforcement activities and news coverage of emergencies from the restrictions on documenting security procedures.

Legislative Description

The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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