New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 2059 — Eliminates court filing fees for individuals who are sued for consumer debt.

Last action — REP REF AJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Eliminates court filing fees for individuals sued for consumer debt.

This bill removes court fees for individuals involved in lawsuits over consumer debt. It applies to fees for filing various legal documents in New Jersey courts.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are sued over personal debt, you will not have to pay court fees to respond.

Summary

Consumer debt-eliminate court filing fees

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 30, 2025

Action History

  1. REP REF AJU

  2. INT 1RA REF ACO

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 2059 do?
Consumer debt-eliminate court filing fees
Who sponsors A 2059?
A 2059 is sponsored by Sampson, William B., Haider, Shama A. (Democrat), Abdelaziz, Al (Democrat), Kane, Melinda (Democrat), and Morales, Carmen Theresa (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 2059?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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