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NJ S2120

NJ S2120
Prohibits use of schools as polling places.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 the state of New Jersey. Under current law, county boards of elections may choose schools, public buildings, or private/commercial buildings as polling places. This bill amends the existing law to explicitly state that schools or schoolhouses shall not be selected or used as polling places, regardless of any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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