Bill > S3514

Introduced Session

This bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Laboratory, at Rutgers University-Camden. Under the bill, the purpose of the laboratory would be to provide shared, streamlined services to address the crime investigation needs of the southern region of the State. The laboratory would provide real-time testing in the areas of fingerprinting, firearms identification, forensic toxicology and chemistry, trace evidence, DNA identification, and forensic anthropology. The bill provides that the laboratory would collaborate with external partners to conduct research, develop public policy, and provide educational opportunities for students. Under the bill, the laboratory would be required to provide a report to the Governor and Legislature within two years summarizing its research and activities and identifying priorities for the next five years, including any additional resource needs. The bill appropriates up to $500,000 for costs incurred by the laboratory to effectuate the purposes of the bill.

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Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/26/2023)

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