A 4780 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires adoption of joint resolution before Attorney General files amicus brief in any state or federal court in which State is not party.

This bill requires that the New Jersey Attorney General obtain approval from the Legislature and Governor before filing an amicus brief in any state or federal court case where New Jersey is not a party. Under the proposed law, the Attorney General must wait for a joint resolution passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the Governor, or receive written authorization from the Governor after the Legislature votes, before submitting such legal arguments. The measure directly affects the Attorney General's ability to participate in high-profile legal cases by adding a layer of oversight from elected officials. This change aims to ensure that the State's legal positions in non-party cases reflect the decisions of its elected representatives rather than the unelected Attorney General acting alone.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Greg McGuckin
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