This bill establishes the Department of State Police as a distinct entity within the Executive Branch of the State of New Jersey, separating it from the Department of Law and Public Safety. It transfers all functions, powers, and duties of the current Division of State Police to the newly formed department, ensuring that the rights and tenure of existing employees are preserved. The head of the department will be the Commissioner of State Police, who will be appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. The current Superintendent of State Police will automatically transition to the role of Commissioner upon the bill's enactment.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that any references to the "Division of State Police" or "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 also means that the Commissioner will report 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.