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NJ A4170

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends N.J.S.2C:51-2 to expand criteria for mandatory forfeiture of public office, position, or employment upon conviction of offenses related to the person's public role

  • Requires courts to assess the gravity of the offense based on its nature, context, and the identity of the victim when determining if an offense is "related directly" to public employment

  • Allows courts to order forfeiture even when the offense did not occur during employment hours or on employment grounds

  • Persons convicted of qualifying offenses face permanent disqualification from holding any public office or position of honor, trust, or profit in New Jersey

  • Takes effect 60 days following enactment and applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Imposes mandatory forfeiture of public office, position or employment upon conviction of certain offenses.

State and Local Government

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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