New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2445: Requires petition circulators and candidates to take bona fide candidacy oath; makes violation third degree crime; reinstitutes prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees; affirms court jurisdiction of campaign finance laws.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2445 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires petition circulators and candidates to take bona fide candidacy oath; makes violation third degree crime; reinstitutes prompt pre-election reporting for independent expenditure committees; affirms court jurisdiction of campaign finance laws. Primary sponsor: Tony Bucco (Republican), Vince Polistina (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tony Bucco (Republican); Vince Polistina (Republican).