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NJ A146
NJ A146Eliminates requirement for State residency for public officers and employees with limited historic exceptions.
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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 eliminates the requirement that all public officers and employees, with certain exceptions, have their principal residence in this State. This requirement was imposed in 2011. Prior to imposing the requirement on all public officers and employees, R.S.52:14-7 required State residency for the Governor, each member of the Legislature, the head of each principal department of the Executive Branch of State government, and every Justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, and judge of any inferior court established under the laws of this State. This bill retains the residency requirement for persons holding these positions, but eliminates it for all other public officers and employees covered by R.S.52:14-7.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to remove the requirement that most public officers and employees must live in the state where they work, a rule that was put in place in 2011. While the Governor, legislators, heads of state departments, and judges will still be required to reside in the state, all other public officials and employees will no longer have this obligation. The bill clarifies that "principal residence" means where a person spends most of their non-working time, where their domestic life is centered, and where they are legally registered to vote.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
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/A146 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/146_I1.HTM |
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