This bill establishes the Department of State Police as a distinct entity within the Executive Branch of the State of New Jersey, effectively removing the Division of State Police from the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill outlines that all functions, powers, and duties of the Division will be transferred to the newly created department in accordance with the "State Agency Transfer Act." The current Superintendent of State Police will automatically become the Commissioner of State Police, maintaining their role until a successor is appointed.

Additionally, the bill specifies that references to the "Division of State Police" and "Superintendent of State Police" in existing laws, contracts, or documents will now refer to the Department of State Police and the Commissioner of State Police, respectively. This change aims to streamline operations and ensure that the Commissioner reports directly to the Governor, removing the Attorney General's supervisory authority over State Police operations. The act is set to take effect four months after its enactment.