S 3762 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Department of State Police.

This bill establishes a new Department of State Police within the Executive Branch of New Jersey's state government, moving the State Police from the Department of Law and Public Safety to become an independent department. The key provision transfers all functions, powers, and employees of the current Division of State Police to the new department, while also transferring the Superintendent's role to a newly created Commissioner position appointed by the Governor. The legislation ensures that existing laws and contracts referencing the Division or Superintendent will automatically refer to the new Department and Commissioner, and the changes take effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Angela McKnight
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