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NJ S4170

NJ S4170
"Santiago/Ramos/Liu Protection Act" requires certain law enforcement vehicles to have tinted windows.


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Introduced
11/30/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill, to be known and cited as the "Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Protection Act," requires any law enforcement agency in this State purchasing and using a new motor vehicle to have tinted windows which permit only the minimum light transmittance required pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation. The bill applies only to vehicles clearly and conspicuously marked as those used for law enforcement purposes. The window tinting requirement would apply to law enforcement vehicles purchased on or after the first day of the fourth month following the date of the bill's enactment. The title of the bill honors New York City police officers Rafael Ramos and Officer Wenjian Liu, and Jersey City police officer Melvin Santiago, all of whom were murdered in 2014.

AI Summary

This bill, to be known as the "Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Protection Act," requires any law enforcement agency in the State of New Jersey purchasing and using a new motor vehicle to have tinted windows that permit only the minimum light transmittance required by federal law. The window tinting requirement applies only to vehicles clearly and conspicuously marked as those used for law enforcement purposes, and it takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following the date of the bill's enactment. The title of the bill honors three police officers who were murdered in 2014.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 11/30/2023)

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