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NJ A958: Requires DLPS to establish training program to prepare law enforcement to interact with autonomous vehicles.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 22, 2026 · official bill text

A958 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Enacted
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's A958 would require the Attorney General, consulting the Commissioner of Transportation, to develop or approve a training course on safely interacting with autonomous vehicles in emergency and traffic enforcement situations and make it available to all law enforcement agencies. New officers would have to complete it before permanent appointment.

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

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. The training duties fall on the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and the Police Training Commission.

Key provisions

  1. Section 1(a): the Attorney General, with the Commissioner of Transportation, must develop or approve the course; it is reviewed at least every five years and offered to all law enforcement agencies in the State.
  2. Section 1(b): the Attorney General would be responsible for ensuring all law enforcement officers complete in-service training no later than December 31, 2020, a date that had passed before the bill was pre-filed for the 2026 session.
  3. Section 1(c): an individual must complete the course before appointment to permanent status as a law enforcement officer.
  4. Section 1(d): the Police Training Commission must adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.
  5. Section 1(e): an 'autonomous vehicle' can operate without active physical control or monitoring by a human operator. Section 2: takes effect immediately.

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous VehiclesAI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

GovernmentTransportation

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