SR79

Condemns police brutality and excessive use of force by law enforcement officers.

Introduced·3/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey Senate Resolution 79 condemns police brutality and excessive use of force by law enforcement officers.

New Jersey Senate Resolution 79 strongly condemns police brutality and excessive use of force by law enforcement officers. The resolution highlights the tragic deaths of unarmed Black men and women, and other people of color, due to police brutality and excessive use of force. These abuses have led to community destabilization and a decrease in public safety. The resolution emphasizes that police brutality and excessive use of force disproportionately affect people of color, particularly Black people, and are among the leading causes of death of young men of color.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 5

Senate

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