Dennis L. Riley (September 13, 1945 – May 24, 2023) was an American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he represented the 4th Legislative District from 1980 to 1990.
[11] A bill introduced and doggedly pursued by Riley was signed into law in May 1986 by Governor Thomas Kean, granting volunteer coaches and officials in Little League and other youth sports programs immunity from lawsuits that they might face through their involvement and participation.
At a press conference convened by Norcross a few hours after the private meeting, Riley stated that the actions to withdraw support for him were in poor taste, but that he wasn't bitter and looked forward to devoting more time to his legal practice and spending the full summer at his home on the Jersey Shore in Sea Isle City.
[15][16] Riley told The Press of Atlantic City that his decade of service in the Assembly had left him "fatigued" and that he felt relief from the weight that was removed from him by being replaced by Mullen, who he publicly endorsed as his successor.
[17] In October 1989, Riley organized a farewell party attended by his parents, along with 300 constituents and fellow members of the legislature, marking his departure from the Assembly.