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NJ S3719

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a fund within the Division of Local Government Services to reimburse municipalities for police expenses related to crowd and traffic management at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations during the COVID-19 emergency period.

  • Appropriates $500,000 from federal CARES Act block grant funds allocated to New Jersey for this reimbursement program.

  • Limits administrative costs to no more than 5% of fund moneys in any fiscal year.

  • Applies retroactively to March 9, 2020 (the date of Executive Order No. 103 declaring the COVID-19 emergency) and expires when the declared public health emergency and state of emergency both end.

  • Requires municipalities to submit applications to the Division of Local Government Services following division-specified procedures to receive reimbursement.

Legislative Description

Establishes fund to reimburse municipalities for police costs related to crowding at MVC sites; appropriates $500,000.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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