Establishes New Jersey Forensic Science Planning Commission.
This bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Planning Commission, a 23-member body to oversee and plan for the state's forensic science system. The commission includes diverse stakeholders such as crime lab directors, judges, defense attorneys, academic experts, wrongful conviction advocates, and forensic science professionals. It will develop standards and strategies for forensic laboratories and services, focusing on quality, accreditation, and addressing issues like cognitive bias. The commission is procedural in nature and does not change existing laws; it is pending before the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Carol Murphy
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