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NJ A4216

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • During a declared state of emergency, notaries public may take their required oath of office before a member of the New Jersey Legislature instead of the county clerk
  • The legislator must represent the area covered by the emergency declaration (local, county, or statewide)
  • Legislators who administer oaths must retain the oath documents and transmit them to the appropriate county clerk within 30 days after the emergency ends
  • The State Treasurer must provide legislators with access to commission certificates and required notices about notary limitations
  • Applicants remain responsible for paying the oath of office recording fee to the county clerk within 30 days after the emergency ends
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Permits notaries public to take oath before legislative members during declared state of emergency.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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