Authorizes creation of local civilian review boards to review police operations and conduct; appropriates $600,000.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities and counties to create civilian review boards to examine police operations and conduct. Municipalities can establish boards via ordinance (with 7+ members appointed by the mayor), while counties may create county-level boards for participating municipalities. The $600,000 appropriation funds board operations, and members must complete training before reviewing officer conduct. Boards cannot recommend disciplinary actions without trained members, and members serve without pay but receive expense reimbursement. The bill directly affects local governments, police departments, and community residents through these oversight mechanisms.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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