A 3155 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes requirements for use of deadly force.

New Jersey's Assembly Bill A3155 proposes to restrict when law enforcement can use deadly force. It removes current allowances for using deadly force during arrests for specific crimes (like homicide, kidnapping, or robbery) and to prevent escapes from jail or prison. Under the bill, deadly force would only be permitted if an officer reasonably believes there is an immediate threat of deadly force to themselves or another person. This change would apply to all law enforcement officers and others acting under the law in New Jersey.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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