SCR 70

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

Public office, elective-prohibit person convicted of criminal offense.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-SCR-70
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Senate introduced 2026-01-28
Criminal Justice
Summary

Proposes constitutional amendment to prohibit person convicted of criminal offense, as defined by law, from holding elective public office.

Sponsor
Amato, Carmen F.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-28 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status introduced
2026-01-28 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SSG
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