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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra Tucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee