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NJ A1648
NJ A1648Establishes database containing information on traffic stops by certain law enforcement officers.
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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 would require the Attorney General to establish a public, searchable database of information pertaining to traffic law enforcement by State and local law enforcement officers. The information entered in the database will include the driver's identifying characteristics, such as race or ethnicity, approximate age, and gender and will pertain to all interactions with traffic law enforcement, even those stops that result only in an oral warning. The wide range of specific information contained within this database will allow for increased public oversight of traffic law enforcement practices by providing a tool to prevent pernicious enforcement of these laws, including racial and gender profiling.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the Attorney General to create and maintain a public, searchable online database containing detailed information about traffic stops made by state and local law enforcement officers, including data on the driver's race or ethnicity, approximate age, and gender, the reason for the stop, whether a search was conducted and its outcome, and if any contraband was found or property seized. This database will also record whether a citation or warning was issued, if an arrest was made, any resistance encountered, use of force, injuries, or subsequent investigations, and the specific location of the stop, with the goal of increasing public oversight and preventing discriminatory enforcement practices like racial or gender profiling. The information collected will be subject to disclosure under the open public records act, commonly known as the open public records act, and law enforcement agencies will be required to submit this information quarterly.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
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/A1648 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1648_I1.HTM |
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