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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
Under current law, every uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officer, with certain exceptions, is required to wear a body worn camera that electronically records audio and video while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties. This bill specifically requires campus police officers to wear a body worn camera while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties. This bill also clarifies the definition of a law enforcement officer, as it relates to the regulations for using body worn cameras, to include campus police officers.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that campus police officers, in addition to existing uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officers, must wear body-worn cameras that electronically record audio and video while on duty, with specific exceptions like undercover assignments or administrative duties. The bill also clarifies that "law enforcement officer," for the purposes of body-worn camera regulations, now includes campus police officers appointed under a specific state law. This change aims to extend the existing requirement for recording interactions with the public to campus police, enhancing transparency and accountability in their official duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S808 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/808_I1.HTM |
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