A4866

Establishes qualifications to be appointed as AG.

Introduced·5/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes qualifications for Attorney General appointment in New Jersey.

The bill sets specific qualifications for individuals to be appointed as the Attorney General in New Jersey. To be eligible, a person must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 20 years, a New Jersey resident for at least seven years before appointment, and an attorney in good standing licensed to practice law in the state for at least 10 years, with active engagement as a practicing attorney, judge, or law professor for at least seven of those years.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee