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NJ A3566

NJ A3566
Permits police officers to be assigned to polling places located at public schools.

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Introduced
03/10/2022
In Committee
03/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, the presence of police officers at polling places during the conduct of an election and at ballot drop box locations in use during the conduct of an election is limited. This bill amends current law to permit a district board, superintendent of elections, or a county clerk to request the assignment of a police officer to a polling place located at a public school to maintain order and provide security at the school during the conduct of the election.

AI Summary

This bill amends current law to permit a district board, superintendent of elections, or a county clerk to request the assignment of a police officer to a polling place located at a public school. The police officer would be assigned to maintain order and provide security at the school during the conduct of the election. The bill also clarifies that police officers can be dispatched to a polling place in response to a specific emergency, allegation of criminal conduct, or disturbance, but they must leave once the situation is resolved.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/10/2022)

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