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NJ A852

NJ A852
Broadens municipal arson investigators' powers.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would broaden the powers currently conferred upon full-time members of arson investigation units. The bill grants such members the same powers and authority possessed by police officers to investigate the crime of arson when the members are anywhere within the territorial limits of the State while engaged in the actual performance of their arson investigation duties. Currently, these members are limited to exercising such police powers within their municipality while engaged in these duties.

AI Summary

This bill broadens the powers of full-time members of municipal arson investigation units. The bill grants these members the same powers and authority possessed by police officers to investigate the crime of arson when they are anywhere within the territorial limits of the State while engaged in their arson investigation duties. Currently, these members are limited to exercising such police powers only within their municipality while engaged in these duties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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