This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Division on Civil Rights within the Department of Law and Public Safety for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The funds are specifically allocated for the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJ BIAS), which is designed to enhance the tracking of bias crimes by state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. The bill stipulates that any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will be carried forward for the same purpose.

The bill emphasizes the importance of the Division on Civil Rights, which is responsible for enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws, including those related to discrimination and bias-based harassment in various sectors such as employment, housing, and public accommodations. The appropriation aims to ensure that the NJ BIAS system is updated and effective in its mission to protect the citizens of New Jersey from discrimination.