A 5364 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Grants full police status to special agents in Department of Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.

This bill would grant special agents in the New Jersey Department of Treasury full police powers, allowing them to act as peace officers for detecting, apprehending, and arresting offenders against the law. It authorizes these agents to carry firearms at all times (not just while on duty or traveling to/from work) and requires them to complete a basic police training course approved by the Police Training Commission. The bill also expands their authority to seize contraband, including counterfeit stamps, cigarettes, and other illegal goods, when enforcing tax laws. This change would align Treasury special agents with other law enforcement officers who have similar full police powers under New Jersey law.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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