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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Cryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee