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NJ S1478
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Candidates and joint candidates must close campaign depository accounts within seven years after leaving elected office or losing an election
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Current officeholders and former candidates with existing campaign accounts that exceed the seven-year limit must wind up those committees within one year of the bill's enactment
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Remaining funds in accounts closed under this requirement that have not been transferred to permitted purposes must be deposited into the New Jersey State General Fund
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The Election Law Enforcement Commission is directed to adopt rules and regulations to implement the new closure requirements
Legislative Description
Requires candidate and joint candidates close campaign depository accounts not later than seven years following end of service in elected public office or unsuccessful election.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026