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NJ A1047
NJ A1047Requires notification to collective bargaining unit of law enforcement officer prior to release of certain information to public.
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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 notification to the collective bargaining unit of a law enforcement officer prior to releasing certain information to the public. Under current law, when a person's death occurs during an encounter with law enforcement or while the decedent was in custody, the Attorney General is required to supersede the county prosecutor for the purpose of conducting an investigation, a criminal action or a proceeding concerning the incident. Furthermore, current law provides that the identity of each arresting and investigating officer is subject to public disclosure. Under this bill, the Attorney General, the Executive Director of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability within the Department of Law and Public Safety, or a designee is required to notify the collective bargaining unit of each investigating or arresting officer prior to releasing any information regarding the identity of the law enforcement officer pursuant to current law; or releasing to the public any mobile video recording system recordings or body worn camera recordings concerning the incident, any report regarding the incident, or any other information regarding an investigation of the incident to the public.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the collective bargaining unit, which is a group that represents law enforcement officers in negotiations with their employer, be notified before certain information related to an incident involving a law enforcement officer is released to the public. Specifically, when a person dies during an encounter with law enforcement or while in custody, and the Attorney General is investigating the incident, this bill mandates that the Attorney General, or a designated official, must inform the collective bargaining unit of the involved officers before releasing the officers' identities, any mobile video or body camera recordings of the incident, investigation reports, or other related information. This notification requirement is intended to supersede any existing policies that might allow for immediate public release of such information.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
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/A1047 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1047_I1.HTM |
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