New Jersey’s pay-to-play law (P.L. 2005, c. 271 Section 3), requires insurance agencies to file electronic annual disclosure statements by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Insurance agencies that have received $50,000 or more in the aggregate during the 2024 calendar year—through contracts with a public entity or public entities—must file the annual disclosure statement that lists various political contributions made during the year.
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission expects that there will be a considerable number of agencies that will file statements this year, and the commission suggests that those agents who need to file a disclosure statement do it early.
Insurance agents can file their disclosure statements electronically with the NJELEC by April 1, 2025. If you have made no reportable contributions to candidates or committees during the calendar year, you can use the short form. If you have made reportable contributions, you need to fill out the long form.
These forms are available on the NJELEC website. To select the appropriate form, click either the “Short Form BE—RIGHT CLICK to Download” button or the “Long Form BE—RIGHT CLICK to Download” button (under Step One).
After completing the appropriate form, it can be submitted electronically to the NJELEC. Instructions on how to complete the form and other helpful information on the state’s pay-to-play laws can be accessed on the NJELEC website.
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR, has been a cornerstone of PIA since joining the association in 1983. Over the decades, she has contributed meaningfully across numerous departments, demonstrating unwavering dedication and leadership. In 1995, Shirley played a pivotal role in launching the Industry Resource Center, where she led the development of a comprehensive software system designed to log and manage all incoming and outgoing member inquiries—an innovation that transformed the center’s operational efficiency. As director of the Industry Resource Center, Shirley oversees the center’s daily operations, including the triage and resolution of thousands of member inquiries and multiple database updates, ensuring timely and accurate support across the organization. Her industry accomplishments include earning her New York state property/casualty broker’s license and has obtaining the CPIA and CISR professional designations, underscoring her deep expertise and commitment to excellence in the insurance industry.
