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NJ S1172
NJ S1172Provides police officers may be present at senior residential center being used as polling place under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that one or more police officers may be present at a senior residential center being used as a polling place if there is a request by the center. The bill specifies that the officers must be in plain clothes. Under current law, police officers are permitted to be present at a senior residential center being used as a polling place when there is a threat or safety concern. The provision of current law that prohibits any such officer from interfering with any person present at the location for the purpose of voting will remain in place. The bill also requires the center notify the district board if the center requests a police officer, the district board then will notify the county board of elections or superintendent of elections who will notify the Secretary of State. The bill will take effect immediately.
AI Summary
This bill provides that one or more police officers may be present at a senior residential center being used as a polling place if there is a request by the center. The officers must be in plain clothes and are prohibited from interfering with any person present at the location for the purpose of voting. If the center requests a police officer, the center must notify the district board, which will then notify the county board of elections or superintendent of elections, who will notify the Secretary of State. The bill maintains the current law that prohibits police officers from interfering with people at the polling place and allows for the dispatch of officers in response to a specific emergency or disturbance. The bill will take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1172 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1172_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1172_I1.PDF |
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