New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 2789 — Requires law enforcement officers to have updated photograph.

Last action — REF SBA

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Law enforcement officer-required to have updated photograph

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now requires law enforcement officers to have a digital photograph taken every three years instead of every ten years. This change means that the photographs will be updated more frequently, ensuring that identification records are current. The digital photograph remains a part of the officer's personnel file and identification card.

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S2789 SENATE, No.
S2789 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.
MCKNIGHT District 31 (Hudson)         SYNOPSIS      Requires law enforcement officers to have updated photograph.
MCKNIGHT District 31 (Hudson) Senator  SHIRLEY K.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
TURNER District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)         SYNOPSIS      Requires law enforcement officers to have updated photograph.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on February 19, 2026, with amendments.
     b.    A digital photograph of a law enforcement officer shall be taken every ten years.  The digital photograph shall be included in the personnel file of the law enforcement officer and on the officer’s identification card, if photographic identification is required by the officer’s agency, department, or division.
     b.    A digital photograph of a law enforcement officer shall be taken every 1[ten] three1 years.  The digital photograph shall be included in the personnel file of the law enforcement officer and on the officer’s identification card, if photographic identification is required by the officer’s agency, department, or division.
    STATEMENT        This bill requires all law enforcement officers to have a digital photograph taken and updated regularly.
     Under the bill, law enforcement officers are required to have their photograph taken every ten years for their personnel file and any photographic identification card issued by the agency employing the law enforcement officer.
     The Attorney General, in consultation with the Superintendent of State Police, is required to establish guidelines for the purposes of effectuating this bill.
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Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP/SCA 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2789 do?
Law enforcement officer-required to have updated photograph
Who sponsors S 2789?
S 2789 is sponsored by Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat) and McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2789?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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