New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2159: Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders.
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Plain-language summary
A 2159 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires disclosure of third-party litigation funding agreements and establishes certain responsibilities for litigation funders. Primary sponsor: Eliana Pintor Marin (Democratic), Ellen Park (Democratic), Heather Simmons (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliana Pintor Marin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Heather Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (70-4-2)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee