New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

S 4519 — Repeals law requiring law enforcement officers to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification prior to arresting or detaining person.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLP

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill repeals a law about law enforcement identifying themselves publicly.

This bill removes the requirement for law enforcement officers to disclose their facial identity during specific public interactions and to show identification before arresting or detaining someone. This change could impact how police interact with the public in certain situations.

Summary

Law enforce off-repeal law requiring, reveal facial ID during cert interactions

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 27, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4519 do?
Law enforce off-repeal law requiring, reveal facial ID during cert interactions
Who sponsors S 4519?
S 4519 is sponsored by Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican) and Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4519?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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