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NJ S2108
NJ S2108Requires exterior exit doors in school buildings to remain unlocked from egress side and locked from access side at all times.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires exterior doors in school buildings to remain locked from the access side at all times. The bill provides that exterior doors will remain unlocked from the egress side to allow for safe exit at all times. In the event that a fire alarm or any other security alarm is triggered, the bill provides that a school employee will ensure that the access side of all exterior doors is unlocked, or an access-controlled locking system may be used to unlock the doors automatically.
AI Summary
This bill requires exterior doors in school buildings to remain locked from the access side at all times, while remaining unlocked from the egress side to allow for safe exit. In the event of a fire alarm or other security alarm being triggered, the access side of the exterior doors must be manually unlocked by a school employee or automatically unlocked through an access-controlled system.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2108 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2108_I1.HTM |
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