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NJ S1230

NJ S1230
Prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of person waiting in line at polling place or ballot drop box; makes electioneering a disorderly persons offense.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of person waiting in line at polling place or ballot drop box; makes electioneering a disorderly persons offense.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of a person waiting in line at a polling place or ballot drop box, making it a disorderly persons offense. The bill clarifies that this restriction does not apply to the placement of newspaper racks or vending machines, or the provision of nonpartisan voter assistance to persons waiting in line. The bill also increases the penalty for certain election-related offenses, such as tampering with a polling booth or ballot drop box, from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the third degree.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/18/2024)

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