New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1902: Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five-year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances.

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

Plain-language summary

A 1902 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits municipal, county, and regional police and fire forces to establish five-year residency requirement for police officers and firefighters; allows exceptions to requirement under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Cleopatra Tucker (Democratic), Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cleopatra Tucker (Democratic); Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.