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NJ S4301
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
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
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, allowing them to carry firearms at all times and exercise comprehensive law enforcement powers. Specifically, the bill requires these special agents to complete a basic police training course approved by the Police Training Commission before being granted full police powers. Previously, these agents could only carry firearms while performing official duties or traveling to and from work. The bill expands their authority to seize contraband, now including any contraband in addition to the previously permitted counterfeit stamps, counterfeit impression devices, and cigarettes. The legislation amends existing New Jersey statutes to explicitly define special agents of the Department of Treasury as peace officers with the same rights and responsibilities as other law enforcement professionals, such as the ability to detect, apprehend, arrest, and help convict offenders. By providing these agents with comprehensive police powers and training, the bill aims to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Department of Treasury's tax law and related regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4301 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4301_I1.HTM |
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