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NJ S2787

NJ S2787
Prohibits use of schools as polling places.


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Introduced
06/06/2022
In Committee
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under current law, a county board of elections may select schools, other public buildings, and commercial or private buildings under certain circumstances, to be used as polling places for any election in this State. This bill prohibits the selection and use of schools as a polling places for any election.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the selection and use of schools as polling places for any election in New Jersey. Under current law, county boards of elections can select schools, other public buildings, and commercial or private buildings as polling places. This bill amends the existing law to explicitly state that schools or schoolhouses cannot be used as polling places, despite the preference for public buildings as polling locations. The bill also provides details on the selection of polling places, including the reimbursement of expenses for the use of public buildings and the accessibility requirements for polling places.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 06/06/2022)

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