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NJ S1287

NJ S1287
Revises statutory definition of certain waterfront workers.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the statutory definition of certain waterfront workers consistent with the requirements of federal P.L.92-544. Under federal P.L.92-544, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is authorized to exchange criminal history record information with officials of State and local governments only if authorized by state statute and approved by the Attorney General of the United States. The FBI, with the assistance of the United States Department of Justice, has determined that federal P.L.92-544 requires that state statutes meet certain criteria, which include, among other things, that the statute specifically identify the category of persons required to be fingerprinted for purposes of obtaining criminal history record information. Accordingly, to retain access to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Service, the bill revises certain statutory definitions to more specifically identify the category of water front workers required to be fingerprinted.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing New Jersey law to align with federal requirements for exchanging criminal history record information, specifically Public Law 92-544, which mandates that state statutes clearly identify categories of individuals requiring fingerprinting for such exchanges. To maintain access to the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Service, the bill revises definitions related to waterfront workers, including adding definitions for "Director," "Officer," "Owner," "Partner," and "Telecommunications system controller" in the context of stevedore licensure and operations, and clarifies the definition of "hiring agent" and "stevedore" to ensure specific categories of individuals involved in waterfront operations are clearly identified for fingerprinting purposes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.333. (on 01/13/2026)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1287
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1287_I1.HTM
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