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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 broaden the powers currently conferred upon full-time members of arson investigation units. The bill grants such members the same powers and authority possessed by police officers to investigate the crime of arson when the members are anywhere within the territorial limits of the State while engaged in the actual performance of their arson investigation duties. Currently, these members are limited to exercising such police powers within their municipality while engaged in these duties.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of full-time municipal arson investigators by granting them the same powers and authority as police officers to investigate arson anywhere within the state, not just within their own municipality, when they are actively performing their arson investigation duties. It also requires these investigators to complete basic police academy training and specific firearms and in-service training programs approved by the Division of Criminal Justice.
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/A1885 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1885_I1.HTM |
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