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NJ A4456
NJ A4456Permits police officers to be present at public school or senior residential center being used as polling place under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
In Committee
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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 permits police officers to be present at a public school or a senior residential center being used as polling place. Under the bill, at the request of a public school or senior residential center, a commission, committee, board, or official having charge of the police department in any county or municipality may assign one or more police officers to a public school or senior residential center that is being used as a polling place during the conduct of an election. The purpose of an officer's presence at the public school or senior residential center would be to maintain order and to provide security at the location during the conduct of the election. Interference by an officer of any person present at a public school or senior residential center for the purpose of voting is prohibited.
AI Summary
This bill permits police officers to be present at a public school or senior residential center that is being used as a polling place during an election. At the request of the school or residential center, the local police department may assign one or more officers to the location to maintain order and provide security during the election. The bill prohibits the officers from interfering with any person present at the location for the purpose of voting. The bill also clarifies that the law does not prohibit the dispatch of police officers in response to a specific emergency, allegation of criminal conduct, or disturbance at the polling place.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4456 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4456_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4456_I1.PDF |
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