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NJ A1261
Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 are permitted to carry a firearm on school, college, university, or other educational institution grounds 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 against the law, who has successfully completed a firearms training course administered by the Police Training Commission.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Alex Sauickie (R)*,
Chris DePhillips (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher 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/A1261 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1261_I1.HTM |
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