NJ A1966

Bill

NJ A1966

Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
01/11/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

This bill reduces the standard voter registration deadline to eight days before an election and allows voter registration at polling places on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before an election. The bill also establishes procedures for same-day voter registration, including requirements for identifying documents and affidavits, and outlines the responsibilities of election officials to process these registrations. Additionally, the bill makes various other changes to voter registration procedures, such as reducing the deadline for certain changes to voter registration information.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Raj Mukherji (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*, Shavonda Sumter (D)*, Reginald Atkins (D), Daniel Benson (D), Linda Carter (D), Herbert Conaway (D), Thomas Giblin (D), Mila Jasey (D), John McKeon (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Paul Moriarty (D), Gabriela Mosquera (D), Bill Spearman (D), Shanique Speight (D), Lisa Swain (D), Britnee Timberlake (D), Chris Tully (D), Anthony Verrelli (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1966

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1966
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1966_I1.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A2000/1966_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1966_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1966_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4548	Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
S247	Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Same As
S2824	Reduces standard voter registration deadline to eight days before election; allows voter registration at polling place on election day and at offices where mail-in ballots are issued within 45 days before election.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over

Bill > A1966

summary

Introduced Session

Bill Summary

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Official Document

bill text

bill summary

bill summary

bill summary