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NJ S3762

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the New Jersey State Police as a separate Department of State Police within the Executive Branch, removing it from the Department of Law and Public Safety
  • Creates the position of Commissioner of State Police, appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, to serve as the department head and report directly to the Governor
  • Transfers all functions, powers, duties, and employees from the current Division of State Police to the new department under the State Agency Transfer Act
  • The current Superintendent of State Police would automatically become the Commissioner upon enactment and serve the remainder of their term
  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment, removing Attorney General supervisory authority over State Police operations

Legislative Description

Establishes Department of State Police.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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