This bill requires all uniformed State, county, municipal patrol law enforcement officers, and campus police officers in New Jersey to wear body-worn cameras that record audio and video during their official duties. It specifies exceptions for when these cameras do not need to be activated, such as during undercover assignments or non-uniformed duties. The legislation also allows for funding through various sources, including forfeiture funds and federal grants, and establishes guidelines for the use of body-worn cameras, including when to activate or deactivate recordings.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions to include campus police officers under the term "law enforcement officer" and sets forth protocols for the retention of recordings, mandating a minimum retention period of 180 days. It emphasizes the need to notify individuals when they are being recorded and prohibits the use of body-worn cameras for non-law enforcement purposes. The bill introduces strict guidelines for the management of recordings, including prohibiting their use for commercial purposes and restricting access by third-party agents. It also outlines disciplinary measures for non-compliance with recording and retention requirements, establishing a rebuttable presumption favoring defendants in criminal cases if evidence is destroyed or not captured, and mandates the destruction of any recordings made in violation of the law.