S 2097 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.

This New Jersey bill (S 2097) automatically removes state or local government employees from their current positions upon conviction for specific crimes, including offenses involving dishonesty, third-degree crimes, or crimes directly related to their job duties. It also permanently bans such individuals from holding any future public office, position, or employment in New Jersey. The bill creates a central registry to track all disqualified individuals and requires courts to issue forfeiture orders immediately at sentencing (with limited exceptions for good cause). It directly affects current and future public employees convicted of qualifying offenses under New Jersey or federal law.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Holly Schepisi
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