S 1061

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Law enforcement civil service exams-permits local governments to request.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-1061
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Public Safety
Summary

Permits local governments to request civil service law enforcement examinations; increases training reimbursement for law enforcement positions; removes certain law enforcement appointees from civil service eligible list; allows county hiring preference for county police departments.

Sponsor
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SSG
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