New Jersey Senate Bill 3114
Session 222
Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Mar 25, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill requires law enforcement officers to reveal their facial identity during public interactions and present sufficient identification before detaining or arresting individuals. It defines law enforcement officers and specifies conditions for officers wearing masks or disguises. It also outlines the ways officers can provide sufficient identification and exceptions to these requirements. Additionally, it mandates the Attorney General to issue guidelines for implementing the act. The bill is titled the "Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act" and would take immediate effect upon passage.
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First Action
Jan 13, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 25, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3114
State
New Jersey
Session
222
Bhalla, Ravi S.
Cosponsor
Brennan, Katie
Cosponsor
Kearney, Vincent M.
Cosponsor
Singh, Balvir
Cosponsor
Wainstein, Larry
Cosponsor
Motion Text
TABLE MOTION
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Summary
Unavailable
Introduced Version
Senate Committee Substitute SJU 2/19/26 SCS S3216
Statement SJU 2/19/26 SCS S3216
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03/25/2026
Governor of New Jersey
Approved P.L.2026, c.3.
03/23/2026
Assembly
Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (53-19-0)
03/23/2026
Assembly
Substituted for A1743 (1R)
03/23/2026
Assembly
Received in the Assembly without Reference, 2nd Reading
03/23/2026
Senate
Passed Senate (24-14)
03/23/2026
Senate
Motion To Table (Ruiz) (23-15)
03/23/2026
Senate
Motion To Sa (Schepisi)
02/19/2026
Senate
Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
02/19/2026
Senate
Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
01/13/2026
Senate
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Sources
NJ Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Feb 7, 2026 10:50:00 PM
Record Updated
May 27, 2026 2:44:00 AM