New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5290: Requires primary and general election candidates to use nominating petition forms made available by Secretary of State, county clerk, or municipal clerk.

In committee Last action June 18, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5290 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on June 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires primary and general election candidates to use nominating petition forms made available by Secretary of State, county clerk, or municipal clerk. Primary sponsor: Al Barlas (Republican), Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Al Barlas (Republican); Annette Quijano (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.