Expands "Body Armor Replacement Fund" eligibility.

Bill A 193 expands eligibility for New Jersey’s "Body Armor Replacement Fund" grants, allowing any state agency or department that appoints law enforcement officers (such as the Department of Environmental Protection for conservation officers) to receive funding. The bill requires the Attorney General to administer grants for replacing body vests every five years for eligible officers, prioritizing corrections officers in maximum-security facilities first. It also clarifies that "law enforcement officer" includes those with daily duties exposing them to assault risks, such as probation officers. The fund, managed by the Attorney General, will cover purchases for all eligible state agency officers, extending current coverage beyond police, state police, and corrections. (Bill A 193, introduced Jan. 13, 2026)