Imposes mandatory forfeiture of public office, position or employment upon conviction of certain offenses.
This bill would require New Jersey public officials to automatically forfeit their positions upon conviction of certain crimes, including offenses involving dishonesty or crimes of third degree or higher. It clarifies that a conviction is considered related to the public office if the offense was connected to the official's duties or the trust associated with the position, regardless of whether it occurred during work hours. The bill specifies courts must assess the nature of the crime, its context, the victim's identity, and the qualifications required for the position when determining if a crime is related to the office. Officials convicted would be permanently barred from holding any future public office or position of trust in New Jersey state government or its political subdivisions. This applies to all elected and appointed public officials in New Jersey.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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