Requires new employers to reimburse certain former employers for law enforcement training costs.

This New Jersey bill (S 1498) requires new employers of law enforcement officers to reimburse former employers for documented training and hiring costs when an officer resigns and is hired by another agency within 120 days. It applies specifically to officers who held probationary status or a permanent position for three years or less at their previous agency. The new employer must pay the full amount of certified costs (including examination, hiring, and training fees plus salary during training) within 120 days of the new appointment. This affects county/municipal police departments, state agencies, and educational institution police departments that hire officers from other law enforcement roles. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee after introduction on January 9, 2024.