New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 1051 — Requires plaintiff to obtain affidavit of merit in malpractice suit against enrolled agent.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

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

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

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In plain language

The bill requires malpractice plaintiffs to obtain an affidavit of merit against enrolled agents.

This bill mandates that plaintiffs in malpractice lawsuits against enrolled agents must provide an affidavit of merit. This affidavit certifies that another professional believes there is a valid claim of malpractice.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that enrolled agents may face increased protection from frivolous malpractice lawsuits.

Summary

Affidavit of merit-plaintiff obtain in malpractice suit against enrolled agent

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 30, 2025

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. 2A:53A-26.

  • N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-26

    this act → P.L.1995, c.139 (C.2A:53A-26 et seq.) As used in P.L.1995, c.139 (C.2A:53A-26 et seq.), "licensed person" shall also mean a person designated as an enrolled agent by the federal Internal Revenue Service.

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1051 do?
Affidavit of merit-plaintiff obtain in malpractice suit against enrolled agent
Who sponsors S 1051?
S 1051 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1051?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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