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NJ S4011

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Vitale

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends N.J.S.2C:27-2 to explicitly state that bribery applies to benefits received either before or after official acts, decisions, votes, or violations of official duty

  • Responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's 2024 ruling in Snyder v. United States, which held the federal bribery statute only applies to benefits given before an official act

  • Maintains existing bribery classifications: second-degree crime for benefits over $200, third-degree crime for benefits of $200 or less

  • Expands the definition of "benefit as consideration" to include any unauthorized benefit regardless of timing relative to the official action

Legislative Description

Clarifies that bribery statute applies to unlawful gratuities received either before or after official acts.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2026

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