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NJ A3757

NJ A3757
Requires DLPS to establish training program to prepare law enforcement to interact with autonomous vehicles.

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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, to establish a training course to prepare law enforcement to interact with autonomous vehicles. The bill requires every law enforcement officer appointed prior to the effective date of this act to complete the training course no later than December 31, 2020. Prior to being appointed to permanent status as a law enforcement officer, an individual is required to complete the training course. While autonomous vehicles are currently prohibited from being tested or operated on public highways in New Jersey, this bill will ensure that law enforcement will be prepared in emergency and traffic enforcement situations when autonomous vehicles begin operating on public highways.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, to establish a training course for law enforcement officers on how to safely interact with autonomous vehicles in emergency and traffic enforcement situations. All law enforcement officers appointed prior to the effective date of the act must complete the training course by December 31, 2020, and individuals must complete the training course before being appointed to permanent status as a law enforcement officer. The bill also requires the Police Training Commission to adopt rules and regulations to implement the act, and defines "autonomous vehicle" as any vehicle equipped with technology that can operate the vehicle without the active physical control or monitoring of a human operator.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/22/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3757
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3757_I1.HTM
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