New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

A 5057 — Allows certain appointing authorities in Civil Service to hire from or promote within top five eligible candidates for law enforcement officer titles.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ASL

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill allows police departments to hire from the top five candidates for law enforcement positions.

This bill changes hiring procedures for law enforcement positions in New Jersey, allowing agencies to select from the top five eligible candidates instead of three. This aims to expand the pool of candidates considered for these roles.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more potential job opportunities as police departments can consider a larger number of candidates.

Summary

Law enforcement officer titles-concerns cert appointing authorities in Civil Svc

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 15, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ASL

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5057 do?
Law enforcement officer titles-concerns cert appointing authorities in Civil Svc
Who sponsors A 5057?
A 5057 is sponsored by Murphy, Carol A. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5057?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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