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NJ A3942
"Santiago/Ramos/Liu Police Protection Act"; requires certain law enforcement vehicles to have tinted windows.
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 Wenjian Liu, as well as 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 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 tinted window requirement applies only to vehicles clearly and conspicuously marked as those used for law enforcement purposes and will take 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
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Alex Sauickie (R)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Garnet Hall (D),
William Sampson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 03/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3942 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3942_I1.HTM |
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