Bill > A4994

Introduced Session

This bill requires that a joint resolution be adopted by the Senate and General Assembly and signed by the Governor before the State Attorney General files an amicus brief in any state or federal court where New Jersey is not a party. If either house of the Legislature votes against the joint resolution, the Governor may grant written authorization for the amicus brief as long as this authorization occurs after the Legislature's vote. This bill is in response to Attorney General Matt Platkin's support for an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to block Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. While the Attorney General serves an essential role in representing the State's interests, it is crucial that legal positions on certain matters reflect the decisions of elected officials to ensure accountability and proper representation of the citizens of New Jersey. It is the intent of the sponsor that the filing of amicus briefs be considered by both the Governor and the Legislature before the Attorney General takes action to better represent the State's views and priorities.

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Greg McGuckin (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 10/24/2024)

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