S.4071

Requires DLPS to establish and make available to law enforcement agencies training materials concerning interactions with hearing impaired; requires annual training for law enforcement and contracting with qualified interpreters.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4071 mandates the Department of Law and Public Safety to create training materials for law enforcement on interactions with hearing.

New Jersey S4071 requires the Department of Law and Public Safety to develop or identify training course materials and an online tutorial for law enforcement officers on appropriate recognition and response techniques when interacting with hearing impaired individuals. The training must include information on when a hearing impaired person has the right to request the assistance of a qualified interpreter.

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Law and Public Safety Committee
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History

May 4

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee