A 5056 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes any member of the Legislature to perform all functions of notary public.

This bill authorizes any member of the New Jersey Legislature to perform all functions of a notary public, including taking acknowledgments and proofs in addition to their existing authority to administer oaths. Under the new rules, legislators would validate documents using a raised seal provided by the State Treasurer, which features the State Seal and must be returned when the legislator leaves office. The law ensures that any validation performed by a legislator carries the same legal weight as one performed by a standard notary public.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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Carol Murphy
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