# New Jersey S4007: Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.

New Jersey S4007, Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Linda R. Greenstein (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-05-28 (Substituted by A4543) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S4007
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular appointments.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-03-19
- Last action: 2026-05-28, Substituted by A4543
- Sponsors: Linda R. Greenstein (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Linda R. Greenstein (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-28: Substituted by A4543 (Senate)
- 2026-05-18: Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- As Introduced, 2026-06-03: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_I1.PDF)
- Senate Law and Public Safety Substitute (5/18/26), 2026-05-19: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_S1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_I1.PDF)
- [Senate Law and Public Safety Substitute (5/18/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Law and Public Safety Substitute (5/18/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S4500/4007_S1.PDF)

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- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4007-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-12).