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NJ A1423

NJ A1423
Requires registered voters present identification when voting.

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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a voter to present acceptable identification before voting at a polling place at any election. Acceptable identification includes, but is not limited to, (1) a New Jersey driver's license; (2) a New Jersey REAL ID identification card or license issued in accordance with the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," 49 U.S.C. s.30301; (3) an identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission pursuant to P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.2 et seq.); (4) a United States passport; (5) a United States military or veteran identification card; or (6) a voter registration card. A voter who does not present identification, or whose identification information does not appear to match the voter's information may be subject to challenge. This bill does not deny or alter a voter's opportunity to establish his or her right to vote if challenged. This bill will take effect on January 1, 2022.

AI Summary

This bill requires registered voters to present acceptable identification, such as a New Jersey driver's license, REAL ID card, or U.S. passport, before voting at a polling place. If a voter does not present identification or if the identification information does not match the voter's information, the voter's qualification to vote may be challenged. However, the bill does not deny or alter a voter's opportunity to establish their right to vote if challenged. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/11/2022)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1423 01/13/2022
BillText https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1423_I1.HTM 01/13/2022
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1500/1423_I1.PDF 01/13/2022
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