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NJ S3628

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "gift" under New Jersey ethics laws to explicitly include virtual currency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

  • Prohibits State officers, employees, and members of the Legislature from accepting virtual currency or NFTs as gifts under P.L.1971, c.182

  • Extends the same prohibition to local government officers and employees under P.L.1991, c.29

  • Applies the restriction to school officials, board members, and administrators under P.L.1991, c.393

  • Introduced February 19, 2026 by Senator Andrew Zwicker (District 16) and takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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