New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2220: 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2220 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate 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: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).