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NJ A2541

NJ A2541
Establishes "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force."


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force" in the Department of Law and Public Safety. Under the bill, the purpose of the task force is to study and make recommendations for manufacturers and installers concerning home security systems, including but not limited to keyless entry, camera, and alarm systems, meant to prevent residential burglaries. The bill provides that the task force will consist of 14 members as follows:· the chairperson of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee of the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, who shall serve as the chair of the task force;· the Attorney General and the Superintendent of State Police, serving ex officio, or their designees;· one representative of each of the following organizations selected by that organization: the New Jersey Electronic Life Safety Association; the Electronic Security Association; the Monitoring Association; the Security Industry Association; the Insurance Council of New Jersey; the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police; and the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey; and· four public members, appointed by the Governor, with experience in the locksmithing and alarm business, including at least one licensed locksmith and one licensed burglar alarm installer. The bill requires the task force to submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature detailing the task force's recommendations concerning improvements in home security and anti-burglary measures through security system design features and product availability. The report will also include any recommendations for legislative or regulatory action that are necessary to effectuate the improvements.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force" within the Department of Law and Public Safety, tasked with studying and recommending improvements for home security systems, such as keyless entry, cameras, and alarms, to prevent residential burglaries. The task force will comprise 14 members, including the chairperson of the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee, the Attorney General and Superintendent of State Police (or their designees), representatives from various security and insurance industry organizations, and four public members appointed by the Governor with experience in locksmithing and alarm businesses. The task force is required to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within six months of its organization, detailing its recommendations for enhancing home security through system design and product availability, as well as any necessary legislative or regulatory actions, and will dissolve upon submitting this report.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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