The bill establishes the New Jersey Forensic Science Planning Commission, which will be responsible for making recommendations to create a permanent New Jersey Forensic Science Commission. This planning commission will consist of 23 members, including key officials from the Division of Criminal Justice, the State Medical Examiner's office, and various representatives from the legal and forensic science communities. The commission is tasked with studying the current state of forensic science in New Jersey and determining the necessary elements for establishing the permanent commission, including staffing, funding, and operational procedures.

Within 22 months of its formation, the planning commission is required to produce a report with recommendations that outline the jurisdiction, responsibilities, and structure of the proposed permanent commission. This report will undergo a 30-day public comment period before being submitted to the Governor and the Legislature. The planning commission will dissolve upon the submission of this report, marking the transition to the establishment of the permanent commission aimed at improving forensic science oversight and coordination in the state.