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NJ SCR69

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests Congress propose a constitutional amendment granting Congress and states the power to prohibit physical desecration of the American flag
  • Argues the U.S. Supreme Court erred in ruling that flag desecration is protected free speech, and that the First Amendment was never intended to protect such acts
  • Notes the U.S. House of Representatives has passed similar constitutional amendment resolutions in at least four sessions, but the Senate has repeatedly defeated them
  • Requires copies be transmitted to the Vice President, congressional leadership, and all New Jersey members of Congress
  • Sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (District 9, Ocean County) and introduced January 28, 2026

Legislative Description

Memorializes Congress to propose constitutional amendment prohibiting the physical desecration of American flag.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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