NJ A4994

Requires the Attorney General to obtain a joint resolution passed by both the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor before filing an amicus brief in any state or federal court case where New Jersey is not a party

Allows the Governor to grant written authorization for filing an amicus brief if either legislative house votes against the joint resolution, provided the authorization comes after the Legislature's vote

Responds specifically to Attorney General Matt Platkin joining 19 other states in an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Argues that New Jersey's appointed (not elected) Attorney General should not unilaterally take policy positions on behalf of the state without approval from elected officials

Takes effect immediately upon enactment