A 4613 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

The "School Safety and Security Act"; establishes penalties for certain criminal acts committed on school property.

This bill establishes stricter penalties for criminal acts committed on school property in New Jersey, directly affecting students, staff, visitors, and anyone interacting with school facilities. It creates a fourth-degree crime for unauthorized entry, providing false information to security personnel, tampering with security devices, interfering with safety protocols, or intentionally causing alarms that trigger emergency responses. Additionally, the legislation restricts access to school safety plans and prohibits filming or posting security procedures online without official permission to protect sensitive information.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Dawn Fantasia
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