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 (DCR) in enforcing New Jersey's civil rights laws, which include protections against discrimination and bias-based harassment in various sectors such as employment, housing, and public accommodations. The appropriation aims to ensure that the DCR can effectively update and maintain the NJ BIAS system, thereby improving the state's ability to address and monitor bias-related incidents.