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NJ S1282
Bill
Status
Passed
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- Requires the New Jersey Attorney General to maintain, periodically review, and revise guidelines on bias incident investigation standards
- Mandates county and municipal law enforcement agencies report all confirmed or suspected bias incidents through the Electronic Uniform Crime Reporting system within 24 hours of initial response
- Requires immediate notification to the Attorney General and county prosecutor for serious bias incidents involving homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, arson, organized hate groups, or potential for large-scale public unrest
- Establishes requirements for instant notification to the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Division of State Police, Division of Criminal Justice, and county prosecutor bias crime officers
- Requires law enforcement training on detecting, reporting, investigating, and prosecuting bias incidents, and ensures victims receive referrals to the Division on Civil Rights when discrimination laws may be violated
Legislative Description
Concerns AG guidelines on bias incident investigation standards.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.342.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Law and Public Safety1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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