New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2839

Introduced

6/13/22

Refer

6/13/22

Caption

Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to New Jersey Division of State Police establishing temporary unit to monitor certain social media posts and provide support to local police.

Impact

If enacted, S2839 will enhance the capabilities of local police departments by providing them with additional resources to manage and oversee large social gatherings. The monitoring unit will be responsible for actively tracking social media posts that may indicate an unpermitted gathering is on the horizon, allowing for preemptive action to prevent potential safety hazards. This could lead to improved public safety measures in areas heavily frequented by tourists, which in turn may assist in maintaining the economic stability of local businesses dependent on summer tourism.

Summary

Senate Bill S2839 proposes a supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to establish a temporary Shore Municipality Monitoring Unit within the New Jersey Division of State Police. The purpose of this unit is to monitor social media for reports of unpermitted mass gatherings in shore municipalities, particularly during the busy summer season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This initiative comes as a response to incidents where large gatherings posed risks to public safety and disrupted local communities. The bill emphasizes the need for prompt intervention to ensure orderly conditions during events that could attract over 500 people.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention surrounding SB S2839 is regarding the reliance on social media as a tool for monitoring public events. Critics may argue that this approach could infringe on individual freedoms or privacy rights, raising questions about the extent to which the government can impose oversight on personal social media expressions. Additionally, the effectiveness and appropriateness of allocating state funds for this purpose will likely be debated, specifically regarding how these resources can be best utilized to serve community needs without leading to overreach or excessive control by law enforcement agencies. Overall, the bill reflects a proactive stance on public safety while balancing the complexities inherent in policing social gatherings.

Latest NJ S2839 Activity

View All Events: NJ 2022-2023 Regular Session S2839

Companion Bills

NJ A4416

Same As Supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to New Jersey Division of State Police establishing temporary unit to monitor certain social media posts and provide support to local police.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1284

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3 million to NJ Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

NJ A1070

Makes supplemental appropriation of $3 million to NJ Division of State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

NJ S2592

Requires certain issuance standards and open enrollment for Medicare supplement policies.

NJ HB35

Close the Medigap Act of 2023 This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. (Guaranteed issue rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)

NJ S4299

Provides funding for Division of State Police opioid-related initiatives; appropriates up to $5 million annually.

NJ A1904

Makes supplemental appropriation of $8 million to DHS to increase reimbursement for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to certain beneficiaries of Work First New Jersey and Supplemental Security Income programs.

NJ A4229

Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million to New Jersey Library Network for continuation of services.

NJ S3753

Requires State Police to establish community policing unit.

NJ SB4002

Supplementary appropriation to DOT, Division of Highways

NJ S2616

Makes supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to DOH for Huntington's Disease Grant Program.

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