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NJ SJR91

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "New Jersey Diversity in Law Enforcement Task Force" to study methods for increasing diversity and community representation within State, local, and municipal police departments.

  • Task force consists of 13 members including legislators, the Attorney General, representatives from police unions (PBA, State Troopers Fraternal Association, Fraternal Order of Police), NAACP, ACLU of New Jersey, and National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

  • Governor appoints four members: two police department representatives (one urban, one non-urban) and two public members (one urban, one non-urban).

  • Task force must hold at least three public hearings in different parts of the state and submit a final report with recommendations within one year of organizing.

  • Members serve without compensation; Department of Law and Public Safety provides administrative support; resolution expires 30 days after final report submission.

Legislative Description

Establishes task force to study ways to increase diversity within law enforcement agencies.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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