New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1666: Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1666 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates conviction of indictable offense as automatic disqualifier for jury service under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic), Onyema, Chigozie U.. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee