A 3015 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires certain law enforcement officers to present identification while on-duty.

This New Jersey bill requires most law enforcement officers to show clear identification during official duties, including traffic stops. Officers must meet two of four specific standards: wearing a uniform with agency insignia, showing a photo ID card, displaying a department-issued badge/label, or operating a visibly marked vehicle. The requirement does not apply if revealing ID would endanger an officer, compromise an investigation, or prevent plain-clothed officers from responding to urgent safety threats. It directly affects officers interacting with the public and aims to help community members verify an officer's identity during routine encounters. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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