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NJ S2544
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
- Requires mandatory full forfeiture of all pension benefits for elected or appointed officials convicted of any crime involving or touching their public office, regardless of which pension system covered the position
- Expands current law, which only mandates full forfeiture for specific listed crimes and only from the pension system covering the office involved in the offense
- Applies to convictions under New Jersey law, other state laws, or federal law for misconduct during public service
- Retains the existing discretionary forfeiture process with 11 evaluation factors only for non-elected/appointed members or misconduct unrelated to public office
- Sponsored by Senators Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. (District 13) and Kristin M. Corrado (District 40), pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Provides full forfeiture of pension of elected or appointed official convicted of any crime touching office.
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
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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