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NJ S1477

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State-chartered financial institutions in New Jersey must maintain reserve balances equal to at least five times the total value of thefts, cyber thefts, fraud, and robberies reported in the previous year, plus related damages
  • The additional reserve requirement is on top of any existing reserve or minimum capital requirements already mandated by law or regulation
  • Financial institutions must conduct annual audits of losses from theft, cyber theft, fraud, and robbery and report findings to the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
  • Covered institutions include banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, building and loan associations, and credit unions organized under New Jersey law
  • The law takes effect one year after enactment

Legislative Description

Requires State-chartered financial institutions to increase minimum reserve balances by five times amount of previous year's losses relating to fraud and theft.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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