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NJ A5559

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claire Swift

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits candidates and political committees from making contributions automatic or recurring by default, requiring affirmative consent from donors before enrolling them in recurring payment plans

  • Requires a clear and conspicuous description of the nature, frequency, and amount of any automatic or recurring contribution to be displayed alongside the recurring payment option

  • Applies to all political entities including candidate committees, political party committees, legislative leadership committees, independent expenditure committees, and continuing political committees

  • Authorizes the Election Law Enforcement Commission to promulgate rules necessary to implement the new requirements

  • Establishes violation as a fourth degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both

Legislative Description

"Political Donation Transparency Act;" prohibits automatic enrollment in recurring political contributions and establishes penalties for violators.

2nd Reading in the Assembly

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

6/26/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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