NJ A900

Bill

Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the State Civil Service Commission to include on the Civil Service entry-level law enforcement examination questions designed to identify implicit bias, including racial bias, in candidates applying for appointment to law enforcement officer positions. The test is required for applicants for municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, sheriff's officers, and other law enforcement officer positions. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions and may cause feelings and attitudes about other people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, age, and appearance.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Civil Service Commission to include questions designed to identify implicit bias, including racial bias, on the civil service entry-level law enforcement examination for candidates applying for positions such as municipal and county police officers, adult and juvenile correctional police officers, and sheriff's officers. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect our understanding, actions, and decisions about others based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, age, and appearance.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A900

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A900
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/900_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4053	Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over
S2137	Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Same As
S498	Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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