S 5040 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes qualifications to be appointed as Attorney General.

This bill sets new eligibility requirements for individuals appointed as New Jersey's Attorney General. To qualify, a candidate must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, a New Jersey resident for seven years (with exceptions for public service), and a licensed attorney in good standing who has actively practiced law, served as a judge, or taught law in the state for at least seven of the previous ten years. The bill does not alter the appointment process (Governor appoints with Senate approval) but adds these specific qualifications that all candidates must meet. It directly affects individuals seeking the Attorney General position by establishing clear, measurable criteria for eligibility.
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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