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NJ S1452
NJ S1452Affords civil immunity to private colleges and their police officers in certain cases.
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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 affords immunity from civil liability for damages to police officers appointed by a private, nonprofit institution of higher education if they act in good faith in the execution or enforcement of any law. The bill similarly provides civil immunity to the private, nonprofit institution of higher education where the police officer is appointed. This bill does not provide immunity for civil liability in excess of civil liability provided to other duly appointed police officers.
AI Summary
This bill provides civil immunity, meaning protection from lawsuits for damages, to police officers appointed by private, nonprofit colleges and universities, as well as to the institutions themselves, when those officers act in good faith while carrying out or enforcing laws. This protection is intended to shield these officers and institutions from liability in certain situations, similar to how other police officers are protected, and it clarifies that this immunity will not extend beyond the level of protection already afforded to other law enforcement officers.
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/S1452 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1452_I1.HTM |
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