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NJ A5364
Grants full police status to special agents in Department of Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes special agents of the Department of the Treasury to act as officers for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law and permits them to carry a firearm at all times. The bill requires special agents to complete a basic police training course approved by the Police Training Commission in order to be accorded police powers. Under current law, a special agent of the department who has passed an examination in an approved police training program may carry a firearm while in the actual performance of official duties and while traveling to or from a place of duty. This bill allows a special agent to carry a firearm at all times, subject to regulations set forth by the Director of the Division of Taxation. This bill also empowers special agents to seize any contraband when enforcing the tax laws in addition to counterfeit stamps, counterfeit impression devices, and cigarettes which they are permitted to seize under current law.
AI Summary
This bill grants full police status to special agents in the Department of Treasury, authorizing them to carry firearms at all times and exercise comprehensive law enforcement powers. Specifically, the bill requires special agents to complete a basic police training course approved by the Police Training Commission before being accorded full police powers. Previously, these special agents could only carry firearms while performing official duties or traveling to and from work. The bill expands their authority to carry firearms at all times, subject to regulations set by the Director of the Division of Taxation. Additionally, the bill empowers these special agents to seize a broader range of contraband, including not just counterfeit stamps and cigarettes, but any contraband encountered while enforcing tax laws. This legislation aims to enhance the capabilities and operational flexibility of special agents in the Department of Treasury by providing them with more comprehensive law enforcement capabilities comparable to other state law enforcement personnel.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5364 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5364_I1.HTM |
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