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NJ A4320
NJ A4320Establishes grant program to provide thermal imaging and radio equipment to certain fire departments.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a grant program in the Division of Fire Safety to provide thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters to fire departments responsible for providing fire protection to municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more residents. Under the bill, qualifying fire departments in municipalities with a population of 100,000 to 299,000 are to receive $150,000 to be divided equally among the qualifying fire organizations every three years for the purpose of purchasing body cameras, masks, and radio repeaters. Qualifying fire departments in municipalities with a population of 300,000 or more are to receive $150,000 every three years. The bill requires the Division of Fire Safety to review the grant program every five years to verify whether qualifying fire organizations are utilizing the most up-to-date thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters and whether to make recommendations to reinitiate the grant program. The bill defines "thermal imaging body camera" as a heat-resistant, mobile audio and video recording system worn by a firefighter that is capable of recording images through smoke or heat-permeable barriers. "Thermal imaging mask" is defined as a firefighter's mask that contains a lightweight fire-resistant camera that is capable of displaying a thermal image at all times and allows the firefighter to view areas through smoke or heat-permeable barriers. A "radio repeater" is defined as a fixed or portable automatic radio-relay station that allows communication between two or more fire departments that would otherwise be unable to communicate directly with each other due to distance or physical obstructions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program within the Division of Fire Safety to provide essential equipment to fire departments serving municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more residents. The program will fund the purchase of "thermal imaging body cameras," which are wearable devices that record video through smoke and heat, "thermal imaging masks," which are firefighter masks equipped with cameras to see through smoke, and "radio repeaters," which are devices that boost radio signals to improve communication between fire departments that might otherwise be unable to reach each other. Fire departments in municipalities with populations between 100,000 and 299,000 will receive $150,000 every three years, divided equally among qualifying fire organizations, while those in municipalities with 300,000 or more residents will also receive $150,000 every three years. The Division of Fire Safety will review the program every five years to ensure departments are using the latest technology and to make recommendations for its continuation.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4320 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4320_I1.HTM |
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