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New Jersey Assembly Bill A3748
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
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New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3748

Introduced
1/13/26  

Caption

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

Impact

If enacted, A3748 would provide the necessary financial resources for the Division on Civil Rights to upgrade the NJ BIAS, which is crucial for keeping track of bias-related incidents efficiently. The improvements facilitated by this appropriation are expected to create a more coherent data-gathering process, thereby aiding in the enforcement of New Jersey's civil rights laws, including those that protect individuals from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Summary

Assembly Bill A3748 aims to make a supplemental appropriation of $3 million to the Division on Civil Rights within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. This funding is primarily designated for the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJ BIAS), which is responsible for ensuring that state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies track bias crimes in a standardized and effective manner. By improving this system, the bill seeks to enhance the overall reporting and investigation of bias crimes throughout New Jersey.

Contention

While the bill does not present significant points of contention in its current form, discussions around bias crimes and their reporting can be sensitive. Some stakeholders might raise concerns regarding the allocation of state funds and whether this appropriation adequately addresses the broader issues of discrimination or if it could be used more effectively elsewhere. Nonetheless, the general consensus among proponents is that enhancing the capabilities of law enforcement agencies to handle bias crimes is of vital importance to society.

Latest NJ A3748 Activity

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Companion Bills

NJ A5251

Carry Over Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

NJ S4193

Carry Over Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

NJ S2350

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to Division on Civil Rights.

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