Bill
Bill > A819
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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 establishes the crime of school bus monitoring device interference and makes a violation a crime of the fourth degree. Under the bill, a person commits the crime of school bus monitoring device interference if the person purposefully and unlawfully alters, destroys, conceals, removes or disables any camera or monitoring device installed on a school bus. Monitoring devices include videotape, film, or other medium used to record sound or images. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new crime called "school bus monitoring device interference," making it a fourth-degree crime to intentionally and unlawfully alter, destroy, conceal, remove, or disable any camera or other monitoring device, including any videotape, film, or other medium used to record sound or images, that is installed on a school bus. A fourth-degree crime in this context is punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. This provision is added to an existing law that already addresses tampering with public records and devices in patrol vehicles.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary 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/A819 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/819_I1.HTM |
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