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NJ A1286
NJ A1286"Political Donation Transparency Act;" prohibits automatic enrollment in recurring political contributions and establishes penalties for violators.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 committee, 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," prohibits candidates, political committees (which are groups that raise and spend money to elect or defeat candidates), and other related political organizations from automatically enrolling individuals into recurring political contributions when soliciting donations. Instead, any automatic or recurring contribution must be explicitly chosen by the donor through their affirmative consent, not be the default option, and be clearly and conspicuously described in terms of its nature, frequency, and amount. The Election Law Enforcement Commission is empowered to create rules to enforce these provisions, and violating them will be considered a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1286 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1286_I1.HTM |
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