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NJ A1518

NJ A1518
Prohibits use of schools as polling places.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, a county board of elections may select schools, other public buildings, and commercial or private buildings under certain circumstances, to be used as polling places for any election in this State. This bill prohibits the selection and use of schools as a polling places for any election.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of schools as polling places for any election in the state of New Jersey. Under current law, county boards of elections may select schools, other public buildings, and private buildings as polling places, but this bill explicitly states that schools and schoolhouses shall not be used as polling places. The bill amends the relevant sections of the state's election law to remove the option of using schools as polling places.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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