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NJ S832

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a framework for New Jersey to select commissioners (delegates) to a potential Article V constitutional convention, requiring appointment by joint legislative session with an odd number of commissioners maintained

  • Establishes strict eligibility requirements including: U.S. citizenship for 5+ years, New Jersey residency for 3 of last 5 years, minimum age 25, no federal lobbying registration in past 5 years, no federal employment or elected office in past 10 years, and no felony convictions involving moral turpitude

  • Limits commissioner authority to the specific subject matter that triggered the convention and prohibits voting for amendments that would alter individual liberty guarantees in the Bill of Rights and specified constitutional amendments (13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th)

  • Creates a three-member legislative advisory committee to monitor commissioners and authorizes immediate recall or suspension of any commissioner who exceeds their authority

  • Makes it a third-degree crime for commissioners to exceed their authorized scope and for any person to bribe, threaten, or obstruct commissioners at a convention held in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Establishes process for selection, instruction, and oversight of commissioners to Article V convention for proposing amendments to United States Constitution; establishes criminal penalties for certain violations.

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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