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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 3174: "Murphy's Law"; nullifies Governor's order, rule, or regulation to address declared emergency, or relevant portion thereof, when Governor violates same; creates affirmative defense to prosecution for same violation committed by Governor.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 3174 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Murphy's Law"; nullifies Governor's order, rule, or regulation to address declared emergency, or relevant portion thereof, when Governor violates same; creates affirmative defense to prosecution for same violation committed by Governor. Primary sponsor: Jay Webber (Republican), Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jay WebberPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse26
Gerry ScharfenbergerPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse13
John DiMaioCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse23
Dawn FantasiaCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse24
Antwan McClellanCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse1
Erik SimonsenCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source