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NJ A771

NJ A771
Requires registered voters to present identification when voting at polling place.


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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 a valid: (1) New Jersey driver's license; (2) New Jersey REAL ID; (3) New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission "identification only" card; (4) United States passport; (5) voter registration card; (6) a municipal, State, or employment identification card; (7) a birth certificate; (8) a United States military or veteran identification card; (9) property tax and assessment statement or card; (10) insurance or public assistance identification card; (11) high school or college identification card; or (12) medical marijuana card. Identification cannot be digital. If a resident is unable to provide any of the initial forms of identification, the resident will be required to provide two forms of identification from the following forms of approved supplemental identification before casting their vote: (1) a utility bill, with name and address present, which includes, but is not limited to: phone, internet, water, gas, sewage, electric, or television; (2) mortgage or rental statement; or (3) mail or an envelope with the voter's address visible from a governmental agency or utility company. 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.

AI Summary

This bill requires registered voters in New Jersey to present an acceptable form of identification, such as a driver's license, passport, or voter registration card, before voting at a polling place. If a voter does not have one of the initial forms of identification, they can provide two forms of supplemental identification, such as a utility bill or mortgage statement. Voters who do not present identification or whose identification does not match their information may be subject to challenge, but this bill does not deny or alter a voter's opportunity to establish their right to vote if challenged.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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