Establishes grant program for certain law enforcement agencies to purchase and install bullet-resistant components for motor vehicles.
S 948 creates a grant program administered by New Jersey's Attorney General to help county and municipal law enforcement agencies purchase bullet-resistant windshields, windows, and door panels for patrol vehicles. It establishes a dedicated "Bullet-Resistant Law Enforcement Motor Vehicles" fund, financed by $1 added to each traffic fine collected under Title 39, to provide these grants. The fund will cover costs for installing bullet-resistant components on vehicles used by officers during official duties, with the Attorney General setting application rules and eligibility criteria. This directly affects local police departments and sheriff's offices seeking to enhance officer safety through vehicle protection.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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