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NJ S1126
NJ S1126Requires revocation of parole for assaulting or threatening law enforcement officers.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Chairman of the Parole Board to detain a parolee and commence revocation proceedings when an offender is arrested or indicted for assaulting a law enforcement officer or when a parolee threatens to kill or cause physical harm to a law enforcement officer, or a member of the law enforcement officer's family. Under current law, the parole board is notified immediately upon the arrest or indictment of a parolee or upon the filing of charges that the parolee committed a criminal act. The board is prohibited from revoking parole on the basis of new charges which have not resulted in a disposition at the trial level. However, upon application by the prosecuting authority, the Juvenile Justice Commission or the Director of the State Parole Board's Division of Parole, the chairman of the parole board or the chairman's designee may at any time detain the parolee and commence revocation proceedings when the chairman determines that the new charges against the parolee are of a serious nature and it appears that the parolee otherwise poses a danger to the public safety. This bill requires a parolee to be detained and parole revocation proceedings to commence on the basis of an arrest or indictment of a parolee who assaulted a law enforcement officer or a report that the parolee threatened to kill or cause physical harm to a law enforcement officer, or a member of the law enforcement officer's family. In order to have parole revoked, the bill requires the threat to be made with the purpose to put the law enforcement officer in imminent fear of death or physical harm under circumstances that cause the law enforcement officer to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it will be carried out. The bill also would apply to a parolee who assaults or threatens a retired law enforcement officer on the basis of the retired officer's former status as an active duty law enforcement officer.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Chairman of the Parole Board must detain and begin the process of revoking parole for any individual on parole who is arrested or indicted for assaulting a law enforcement officer, or who threatens to kill or physically harm a law enforcement officer or their family member. This revocation process will be initiated even if the charges haven't been fully processed in court, which is a change from current law that generally requires a disposition at the trial level before parole can be revoked based on new charges. The bill clarifies that a threat is considered grounds for revocation only if it's made with the intent to cause immediate fear of death or serious harm and under circumstances that make the threat seem imminent and likely to be carried out. Furthermore, this bill extends these provisions to apply to assaults or threats against retired law enforcement officers if they are targeted because of their past service, and it defines "member of the law enforcement officer's family" to include spouses, parents, children, and other relatives residing with the officer.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1126 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1126_I1.HTM |
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