Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.
This bill prohibits New Jersey state officials and employees from accepting virtual currency (like Bitcoin) or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as gifts. It amends existing ethics laws to explicitly define "gift" as including these digital assets, covering all state officers and employees as defined in the statute. The key change adds virtual currency and NFTs to the list of items banned from being accepted as gifts to prevent potential conflicts of interest. This applies to all state agencies, departments, and elected officials, excluding members of the Legislature.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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