A4132

Establishes NJ Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden; appropriates up to $500,000.

The bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden, which will provide real-time testing in fingerprinting, firearms identification, forensic toxicology, trace evidence, DNA identification, and forensic anthropology. It appropriates up to $500,000 for the laboratory's costs. The laboratory will collaborate with external partners for research, public policy development, and educational opportunities. It must report to the Governor and Legislature within two years, summarizing its research and identifying future priorities and resource needs.