S.3762

Establishes Department of State Police.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Department of State Police in New Jersey, transferring functions from the Division of State Police.

This bill creates the Department of State Police in New Jersey, transferring all functions, powers, and duties from the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The Commissioner of State Police, appointed by the Governor, will report directly to the Governor, with the Attorney General losing supervisory authority over State Police operations. The Superintendent of State Police will assume the role of Commissioner of State Police. All employee rights, including tenure and retirement, will be maintained. The change will take effect four months after enactment.

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State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee