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NJ A4170
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Allows courts to order forfeiture even when the offense did not occur during employment hours or on employment grounds
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Persons convicted of qualifying offenses face permanent disqualification from holding any public office or position of honor, trust, or profit in New Jersey
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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