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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
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 Replacement" 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 the 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. Currently, grants are available to local police departments, the State Police, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Department of Corrections. This bill allows the Attorney General to also provide grants to any other State agency or department that has its own law enforcement officers, such as the Department of Environmental Protection, enabling them to buy body vests for officers like conservation officers and State Park Police. Additionally, the bill defines "law enforcement officer" as someone empowered to detect, apprehend, arrest, convict, detain, or rehabilitate individuals who violate the law, clarifying who qualifies for this funding.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3673 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3673_I1.HTM |
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