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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish the New Jersey State Police as the Department of State Police, a distinct department of the Executive Branch of State government. The Division of State Police would no longer be a division of the Department of Law and Public Safety. All functions, powers, and duties of the current division would be transferred to the department pursuant to the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.). This bill would ensure that the tenure, retirement, and other rights of employees of this division are maintained and protected. The functions, powers, and duties of the Superintendent of State Police would be transferred to the Commissioner of State Police, who would head the new department. Upon enactment of the bill, the person serving in the capacity of superintendent would assume the position of Commissioner of State Police. Under this bill, the Commissioner of State Police would report directly to the Governor. The Attorney General would no longer exercise supervisory authority over State Police operations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the New Jersey State Police as a separate Department of State Police within the Executive Branch of state government, elevating it from its current status as a division within the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill transfers all existing functions, powers, and duties of the current State Police division to the new department, ensuring that employee rights, tenure, and retirement benefits remain protected. The current Superintendent of State Police will automatically become the Commissioner of State Police, who will be appointed by the Governor with Senate consent and serve for the duration of the appointing Governor's term. Importantly, the bill removes the Attorney General's supervisory authority over State Police operations, with the new Commissioner reporting directly to the Governor. All existing references to the "Division of State Police" or "Superintendent of State Police" in laws, contracts, and documents will be interpreted as referring to the new Department of State Police and its Commissioner, respectively. The act will take effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment, providing a transition period for implementation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4498 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4498_I1.HTM |
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