All Roll Calls
Yes: 148 • No: 0
New JerseyS1395221st Legislature (2026-2027)SenateWALLET
Allows certain limited liability companies to terminate alternate names before end of five-year registration period.
Sponsored By: Joseph A. Lagana (Democratic), Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Lisa Swain (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Companies can cancel alternate names for $50
New Jersey limited liability companies (LLCs) can end an alternate business name registration before its five-year term expires. They must have stopped using that name in New Jersey. LLCs operating as residential landlords cannot end the registration early. Companies pay the State Treasurer $50 for each termination certificate they file. The law takes effect immediately.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Joseph A. Lagana
Democratic • Senate
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Swain
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/24/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 72 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.98.
10/8/2026GovernorPassed Assembly, PBH — (72-0-1)
9/24/2026HouseSubstituted for A4955 (1R)
9/24/2026HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
6/4/2026HouseReceived in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
3/23/2026HousePassed Senate — (38-0)
3/23/2026SenateSA, 2nd Reading in Senate — (Voice) (Ruiz)
2/24/2026SenateREP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate
2/12/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
Senate 2/24/26 2R
9/24/2026
Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Substitute (6/4/26 2R)
6/5/2026
Senate 2/24/26 1R
2/25/2026
Senate Commerce (2/12/26 1R)
2/13/2026
Senate Commerce Substitute (2/12/26)
2/13/2026
As Introduced
12/30/2025
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