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NJ S947
NJ S947Permits county sheriffs to certify that law enforcement officer meets certain criteria for renewal of law enforcement license.
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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 permits county sheriffs to certify that law enforcement officers meet certain criteria for the renewal of the officer's law enforcement license. Under current law, a law enforcement officer that is required to renew the officer's license is required to submit an application through the officer's employing law enforcement unit to the Police Training Commission (PTC). The application is required to be on a form adopted by the PTC and requires the law enforcement officer and the chief law enforcement officer of the officer's employing law enforcement unit to certify that the officer meets certain criteria. This bill permits every county sheriff to certify that a law enforcement officer employed by the sheriff's department in that county meets the criteria set forth under current law for the renewal of the officer's license.
AI Summary
This bill allows county sheriffs to certify that law enforcement officers employed by their departments meet the necessary criteria for renewing their law enforcement licenses, which is a change from the current process where applications must go through the employing law enforcement unit to the Police Training Commission (PTC) and require certification from both the officer and their chief law enforcement officer. The PTC is a state commission responsible for training law enforcement officers. This amendment aims to streamline the license renewal process for officers working under a county sheriff.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S947 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/947_I1.HTM |
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