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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 requires a campus police officer to wear a body worn camera while acting in the performance of the officer's official duties. Under current law, every uniformed State, county, and municipal patrol law enforcement officer is required to wear a body worn camera that electronically records audio and video while acting in the performance of official duties, except in certain circumstances set forth in statute. This bill specifically includes campus police officers as those required to wear body worn cameras on duty. Additionally, the bill amends the current definition of "law enforcement officer" concerning which officers are required to wear body worn cameras to include campus police officers.
AI Summary
This bill requires campus police officers to wear body-worn cameras, which are devices that electronically record audio and video, while they are performing their official duties, similar to existing requirements for other uniformed law enforcement officers. The bill amends the definition of "law enforcement officer" to explicitly include campus police officers, ensuring they are subject to the same recording mandates. This change aims to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions involving campus police.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/A961 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/961_I1.HTM |
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