New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1428: 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1428 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Joe Cryan (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joe Cryan (Democratic); Vin Gopal (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.