S 1365 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Directs AOC to establish implicit bias training for judges and judicial personnel.

This bill requires New Jersey's Administrative Office of the Courts to create an evidence-based training program on implicit bias for all judges and judicial personnel. It mandates initial training within 90 days of appointment or transfer, plus annual refresher sessions, with the program reviewed every two years for updates. The training addresses unconscious biases - such as those based on race or gender - that influence judgment without conscious awareness, as defined in the bill. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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