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NJ S4329
"Political Donation Transparency Act;" prohibits automatic enrollment in recurring political contributions and establishes penalties for violators.
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Introduced
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill is designated as the "Political Donation Transparency Act." This bill prohibits any candidate, political committee, continuing political committee, candidate committee, joint candidates committee, legislative leadership committee, independent expenditure committee, or political party committee, or any person or entity acting on behalf of such candidate or comittee, from using automatic or recurring political contributions in solicitations for political contributions, unless certain standards are met. These standards will include that: (1) a contribution must not be made automatic or recurring by default; (2) a contribution must only be made automatic or recurring upon the affirmative consent of the person making the contribution; and (3) a clear and conspicuous description of the nature, frequency, and amount of the automatic or recurring contribution must be provided alongside the option to make a contribution automatic or recurring. The bill also empowers the Election Law Enforcement Commission to establish such rules as may be necessary to enforce its provisions, and makes it a crime of the fourth degree to violate any of the provisions of the bill or associated rules. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by imprisonment for up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Political Donation Transparency Act," aims to regulate automatic and recurring political contributions by establishing strict guidelines for how political candidates and committees can solicit donations. Specifically, the bill prohibits any political entity from automatically enrolling donors in recurring contribution programs by default, requiring instead that donors must actively and explicitly consent to such arrangements. The law mandates that when offering an automatic or recurring contribution option, the political entity must provide a clear and conspicuous description of the contribution's nature, frequency, and amount. The Election Law Enforcement Commission is empowered to create rules to enforce these provisions, and any violation of the bill's requirements will be classified as a fourth-degree crime, which can result in up to 18 months of imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The primary goal of this legislation is to increase transparency and protect donors from unintended or unauthorized recurring financial commitments to political campaigns.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4329 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4329_I1.HTM |
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