S.2348

Concerns use of force by law enforcement officers under certain circumstances and requires certain reporting of use of force incidents.

Introduced·1/29/24

New Jersey S2348 mandates the Attorney General to review and revise the Statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers every two years.

New Jersey S2348 requires the Attorney General to review and revise the Statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers every two years, or more frequently if necessary. The Attorney General must consider core principles such as respecting human life, prioritizing de-escalation, and using only necessary and proportional force. The revised policy must be transmitted to every county and municipal law enforcement department, municipal and county prosecutors, and the Superintendent of State Police.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

May 16, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A4175 (3R)

Dec 15, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

May 16, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading