This bill mandates the Attorney General of New Jersey to maintain and periodically review guidelines on bias incident investigation standards, revising them as necessary. The guidelines must require county and municipal law enforcement agencies to report all confirmed or suspected bias incidents through the Electronic Uniform Crime Reporting system within 24 hours of the initial response. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must notify the Attorney General and county prosecutors immediately when a bias incident involves specific circumstances determined by the Attorney General, such as serious crimes or potential public unrest.

The bill also outlines several procedural requirements, including the need for county prosecutors to inform the Attorney General when they plan to file bias intimidation charges, the establishment of criteria for confirming bias incidents, and the provision of instant notifications to relevant state agencies. Furthermore, it ensures that victims of bias incidents receive appropriate referrals to the Division on Civil Rights when applicable and mandates training for law enforcement officers on bias incident detection and investigation. The Attorney General is tasked with ensuring that all relevant law enforcement officials are promptly informed of any revisions to these guidelines.