"Political Donation Transparency Act;" prohibits automatic enrollment in recurring political contributions and establishes penalties for violators.

This New Jersey bill (A5559), the "Political Donation Transparency Act," prohibits candidates, political committees, and parties from automatically enrolling donors in recurring political contributions without explicit consent. It requires that recurring donations only be set up after a donor actively agrees ("affirmative consent") and that clear details about the donation's amount, frequency, and nature are provided upfront. The law applies to all political entities and their agents, making violations a fourth-degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. The Election Law Enforcement Commission can create rules to enforce these requirements.