Permits notaries public to take oath before legislative members during declared state of emergency.

This bill (A4216) allows new notaries public in New Jersey to take their required oath of office before a state legislator instead of a county clerk during a declared state of emergency. It directly affects new notaries who must complete this oath within three months of receiving their commission but face disruptions to county office services during emergencies. The key provision lets notaries swear before any legislator whose district covers the emergency area (local, county, or statewide), with legislators required to send the oath to the county clerk within 30 days after the emergency ends. The bill also maintains existing requirements for disclaimers about notaries not being licensed attorneys. This is a procedural change to ensure notary services remain functional during crises.