Establishes procedures for disqualification from public office or employment upon conviction of certain crimes; creates registry.
This bill requires public employees (including elected officials and local government workers) to automatically lose their positions upon conviction for certain crimes, such as dishonesty, third-degree offenses, or crimes directly related to their job. It also permanently bans convicted individuals from holding any future public office, position, or employment in New Jersey. The law mandates courts to issue immediate forfeiture orders and creates a state registry tracking all disqualifications. Key triggers include convictions under New Jersey law for crimes like fraud or third-degree offenses, or similar crimes committed elsewhere. The registry ensures transparency by documenting all disqualifications, though courts may waive penalties for minor offenses like disorderly conduct.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
Co
Brian Rumpf
RRepublican
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Chris DePhillips
RRepublican
Co
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Greg McGuckin
RRepublican
Co
Jay Webber
RRepublican
Co
John DiMaio
RRepublican
Co
Rob Clifton
RRepublican
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