Establishes training for law enforcement officers interacting with pregnant women.
S 490 requires New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to create training materials and an online tutorial for all state, county, municipal, and campus law enforcement officers on interacting with pregnant women in labor or preparing for delivery during traffic stops. The training covers efficiently reviewing required documents (like licenses and insurance), assessing when to request emergency responders, and preparing for childbirth emergencies. This policy directly affects every law enforcement agency in New Jersey, including campus police departments. The bill mandates that these materials be made available for officer training, aiming to improve safety during unpredictable situations involving pregnant individuals. It takes effect four months after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jim Holzapfel
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