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NJ S 1539

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Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

Quick answers

Did NJ S 1539 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 1539 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

What is NJ S 1539 about?

NJ S 1539 is a bill in the 222 titled “Makes public officers or employees convicted of certain crimes or found at fault in certain civil actions liable and subject to pension garnishment for public legal expenses and illegally obtained funds.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 1539?

Amato, Carmen F., Jr. is the primary sponsor of NJ S 1539.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Amato, Carmen F., Jr.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1539

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