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NJ A3452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Lopez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Selling, transferring, or possessing with intent to sell false COVID-19 vaccination cards constitutes a second-degree crime, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and up to $150,000 fine
  • Manufacturing false vaccination cards or possessing materials to make them is also a second-degree crime with the same penalties
  • Displaying or presenting a false vaccination card is a third-degree crime, carrying 3-5 years imprisonment and up to $15,000 fine
  • Simply possessing a false vaccination card is a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment and up to $10,000 fine
  • Attorney General must establish a COVID-19 vaccination fraud prevention program within 30 days, with access to the New Jersey Immunization Information System to verify vaccination status of suspected fraudsters

Legislative Description

Establishes criminal penalties for production, sale, and use of false COVID-19 vaccination verification card; requires AG to establish COVID-19 vaccination fraud prevention program.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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