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NJ S1888

NJ S1888
"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
12/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"New Voter Empowerment Act"; permits 17 year olds to vote in primary election if they turn 18 years old before next succeeding general election.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "New Voter Empowerment Act," permits 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 years old before the next succeeding general election. The bill amends the existing law (R.S.19:31-5) to allow these 17-year-old registered voters to participate in primary elections, even though they are temporarily ineligible to vote until their 18th birthday. The bill also specifies that this new provision will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Substituted by A3690 (1R) (on 12/21/2023)

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