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Bill > S2350
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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 appropriates $3 million to the Division on Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety. This appropriation is intended to specifically fund the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJ BIAS) updates needed to ensure State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies properly and uniformly track all bias crimes. The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is the State agency charged with enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, and the Fair Chance in Housing Act. The mission of DCR is to protect the people of New Jersey from discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $3 million to the Division on Civil Rights, which is part of the Department of Law and Public Safety and is responsible for enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws to protect residents from discrimination. This funding is specifically designated for updating the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System, known as NJ BIAS, to ensure that state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies can consistently and accurately record all bias crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
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/S2350 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2350_I1.HTM |
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