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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 expands the eligibility criteria for recipients of grants provided by the "Body Armor Replacement" fund. Currently, local law enforcement agencies, the Division of State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Department of Corrections are entitled to grants from the "Body Armor Fund". This bill would permit the Attorney General to administer grants to any other State agency or department that appoints law enforcement officers, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, which could then procure body vests for conservation officers and State Park Police officers. The bill also defines "law enforcement officer" for the purpose of determining eligibility to receive grant funding.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for grants from the "Body Armor Replacement" fund, which is managed by the Attorney General and provides money for law enforcement to purchase protective vests. Previously, only local law enforcement agencies, the Division of State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Department of Corrections could receive these grants. Now, the Attorney General can also provide grants to any other State agency or department that has its own law enforcement officers, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, allowing them to buy body vests for their conservation officers and State Park Police officers. The bill also defines "law enforcement officer" as someone empowered to detect, apprehend, arrest, convict, detain, or rehabilitate individuals violating the law, clarifying who qualifies for this funding.
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/A193 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/193_I1.HTM |
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