New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5558 — Expands definition of terrorist organization; establishes civil action for damages against person that supports terrorism.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed General Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Expands the definition of terrorist organizations and allows civil action against those supporting terrorism.

This bill broadens what is considered a terrorist organization and permits individuals to sue those who provide support to such groups. It aims to hold individuals accountable for their contributions to terrorism.

Summary

Terrorist organization-expand definition; establish civil action for damages

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 25, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5.

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5

    holds himself out he fund raiser fund raiser fund raiser in violation of section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2) or in violation of section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2) fund raiser person or an organization that is designated as a foreign by the United States Secretary of State pursuant to 8 U.S.C. s.1189 section that person or organization is designated as a foreign terrorist organization → represents that the professional fundraiser fundraiser , fundraiser Terrorism" means the crime of terrorism established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-2). "Terrorist organization" means any organization designated by the United States Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to 8 U.S.C. s.1189, and shall also include any person, group, association, or organization, whether or not it represents itself as serving a benevolent, philanthropic, humane, social welfare, public health, or other eleemosynary or lawful purpose, that: (1) has participated in the planning or preparation of, conspired to commit, or committed an act of terrorism; (2) has solicited, transported, or otherwise provided material support or resources to knowingly aid, plan, prepare, or carry out an act of terrorism; or (3) through the conduct of its trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers, or other representatives, or through its publications, communications, programs, or activities, knowingly engages in a pattern of advocating, encouraging, or inciting persons to commit or participate in acts of terrorism. "Victim" means a person or the representative of a person who suffers personal, physical, or psychological injury or death, or incurs loss of or injury to personal or real property as a result of an act of terrorism. fundraiser , , , , , fundraiser , paragraph involving an organization designated by the United States Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to 8 U.S.C. s.1189 of organization's designation (1) (2) Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be liable in a civil action for damages brought by a victim of terrorism.

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Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF APS

Sponsors

  • Gregory E. Myhre · Primary
  • Victoria A. Flynn · Cosponsor
  • Brian E. Rumpf · Primary
  • Robert Auth · Cosponsor
  • Robert D. Clifton · Cosponsor
  • Antwan L. McClellan · Cosponsor
  • Gregory P. McGuckin · Cosponsor

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Myhre, Gregory E.
  • Rumpf, Brian E.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Flynn, Victoria A.
  • Auth, Robert
  • Clifton, Robert D.
  • McClellan, Antwan L.
  • McGuckin, Gregory P.

Not signed on (113)

113 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5558 do?
Terrorist organization-expand definition; establish civil action for damages
Who sponsors A 5558?
A 5558 is sponsored by Myhre, Gregory E., Flynn, Victoria A., Rumpf, Brian E., Auth, Robert, Clifton, Robert D., McClellan, Antwan L., and McGuckin, Gregory P..
What is the current status of A 5558?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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