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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who is at least 16 years of age would be entitled to register to vote if that person is: a) a citizen of the United States; and b) a resident of this State who has met all the requirements as to length of residence to qualify as a legal voter. Each such registrant would be permitted to vote in an election held on or after his or her 18th birthday, provided that the registrant has not otherwise been disqualified from voting. Each registrant who has not attained 18 years of age would be designated in the Statewide voter registration system as temporarily ineligible to vote until the registrant's 18th birthday.
AI Summary
This bill permits voter registration at the age of 16, provided that the individual is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state who has met the requirements to qualify as a legal voter. Each 16-year-old registrant would be designated as temporarily ineligible to vote until their 18th birthday, at which point they would be permitted to vote in elections, as long as they have not been disqualified from voting. The bill also amends existing provisions related to voter identification requirements for individuals who register to vote by mail for the first time in their county of residence.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S141 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/141_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/141_I1.PDF |
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