A2044

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring officer applicants removed from office by former agency for police misconduct.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2044 prohibits law enforcement agencies from hiring applicants removed for misconduct by another agency.

New Jersey A2044 amends existing law to prohibit law enforcement agencies from hiring applicants who were previously removed from office by another agency for misconduct or willful disobedience of rules. This bill expands on a recent law requiring agencies to request files from previous employers before hiring. It mandates that agencies cannot appoint applicants terminated for misconduct and requires the Attorney General to issue guidelines to enforce this provision. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee