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NJ S2384

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Surrogate of every county in New Jersey to establish electronic systems for accepting electronic signatures on probate-related documents
  • Qualifying documents include applications for probate, executor qualifications, surety bonds, renunciations, applications for administration, affidavits of assets, notices of probate, and similar documents
  • Wills are explicitly excluded from electronic signature authorization
  • Grants the Supreme Court authority to adopt Rules of Court and the Administrative Director of the Courts to issue directives implementing the act
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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