Establishes three-year pilot program encouraging development of nonlethal weapons.
S 3770 establishes a three-year pilot program to fund research and development of nonlethal weapons for law enforcement in New Jersey. The bill creates a $3 million "Non-Lethal Weapons Innovation Fund" to award grants of up to $1 million each to up to three New Jersey higher education institutions. These institutions must submit research plans for weapons designed to incapacitate targets while minimizing fatalities, serious injury, or property damage, with priority given to projects partnering with private companies. A diverse oversight committee - including law enforcement, medical, and civil rights representatives - will review applications, monitor progress through annual reports, and recommend whether the program should continue after the pilot ends.
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Introduced Oct 7, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Joe Cryan
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