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Introduced
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
In Committee
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2787 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2787_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2787_I1.PDF |
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