New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 856: Permits police officers to be assigned to school if school is being used as polling place during conduct of election.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 856 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits police officers to be assigned to school if school is being used as polling place during conduct of election. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican), Vicky Flynn (Republican), Jay Webber (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican); Vicky Flynn (Republican); Jay Webber (Republican).