New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

S 4007 — Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.

Last action — SUB BY

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

This bill allows certain police promotions in Paterson and Newark to be considered regular appointments.

The bill concerns police promotions following the February 2019 sergeant exam in Paterson and Newark, ensuring those promoted can have their appointments recognized as regular. It aims to formalize these promotions within the police departments.

Summary

February 2019 police sergent exam-concerns Paterson & Newark police

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html March 20, 2026

Action History

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Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4007 do?
February 2019 police sergent exam-concerns Paterson & Newark police
Who sponsors S 4007?
S 4007 is sponsored by Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat), Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat), and Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4007?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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