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NJ S1628
Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.
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Introduced
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies that campus law enforcement officers are permitted to carry a firearm in or upon any part of the buildings or grounds of a school, college, university or other educational institution in the course of the officer's employment or traveling to or from the officer's place of employment. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a person empowered to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law and who has successfully completed a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that campus law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions are permitted to carry firearms on campus in the course of their employment or when traveling to and from their place of employment. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" as a person empowered to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders, and who has successfully completed a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1628_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S2000/1628_I1.PDF |
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