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NJ A3757: Requires DLPS to establish training program to prepare law enforcement to interact with autonomous vehicles.

Dead/Failed New Jersey · 2024–2025 session

Last verified May 1, 2026 · official bill text

A3757 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 22, 2024.

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In one paragraph

NJ bill A3757 mandates training for law enforcement on interacting with autonomous vehicles, effective immediately.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate autonomous vehicles, ensure law enforcement is trained for interactions by December 31, 2020.

What this means

New Jersey's A3757 requires the Attorney General to establish a training program for law enforcement on autonomous vehicles. The program must be reviewed every five years. The bill takes effect immediately.

Key provisions

  1. Attorney General to develop training for law enforcement on autonomous vehicles (Section 1a).
  2. Training course and curriculum must be reviewed at least every five years (Section 1a).
  3. All current officers must complete training by December 31, 2020 (Section 1b).
  4. New officers must complete training before permanent appointment (Section 1c).
  5. Police Training Commission to adopt regulations (Section 1d).
  6. Defines 'autonomous vehicle' (Section 1e).
  7. Act takes effect immediately (Section 2).

Compliance checklist

  • Develop or approve a training course for law enforcement on autonomous vehicles. Who: Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation
  • Complete training on autonomous vehicles. Who: All law enforcement officers Deadline: 2020-12-31
  • Complete training before permanent appointment. Who: New law enforcement officers

Latest legislative action

Feb 22, 2024. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Full analysis

Assembly Bill A3757, introduced in the New Jersey Legislature, mandates the development of a training course for law enforcement officers to safely interact with autonomous vehicles. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, is tasked with developing or approving this training course and curriculum. The curriculum must be reviewed at least every five years to ensure it remains current. The bill requires that all law enforcement officers complete this training by December 31, 2020. Additionally, individuals must complete the training before being appointed to permanent status as law enforcement officers. The Police Training Commission is responsible for adopting rules and regulations to implement the act. The bill defines an 'autonomous vehicle' as one capable of operating without human control. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-007

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