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NJ S3231
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits New Jersey's Attorney General from filing amicus briefs in state or federal courts where New Jersey is not a party without a joint resolution adopted by both the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor.
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Allows the Governor to grant written authorization for filing an amicus brief if either legislative house votes against the joint resolution, provided authorization occurs after the Legislature's vote.
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Applies to New Jersey's appointed (not elected) Attorney General, distinguishing the state from 43 others where Attorneys General are directly elected.
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Introduced in response to Attorney General Matt Platkin joining 19 other states in an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires adoption of joint resolution before Attorney General files amicus brief in any state or federal court in which State is not party.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/2/2026