New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1690: Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1690 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires civil service examination for police and correctional police officers to include questions to identify implicit racial bias. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic).