This bill aims to impose restrictions on certain public officials regarding their ability to run for elective office and engage in political activities. Specifically, it prohibits individuals holding positions such as Attorney General, First Assistant Attorney General, county prosecutors, assistant prosecutors, legal assistants to prosecutors, and members of the State Commission of Investigation from being candidates for election or holding any elective public office during their term and for a period of three years following the termination of their service. The bill also extends existing prohibitions on political activities to these officials, preventing them from signing or authorizing the use of their names in political literature or engaging in campaign-related activities.

Additionally, the bill amends current law to increase the post-service ban for members of the State Commission of Investigation from one year to three years, aligning it with the restrictions placed on other officials covered by the bill. This change is intended to create consistency across the various positions and to ensure that individuals in public trust do not exploit their roles for political advantage. The bill does not apply to municipal prosecutors, and it is set to take effect 180 days after enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2A:158-21, 52:9M-1