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NJ A5242
NJ A5242Requires automatic voter registration process at local police force locations or Division of State Police providing firearms purchaser identification cards.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the establishment of an automatic voter registration process at local police force locations or the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety, which issue firearms purchaser identification cards. The bill requires such local police forces or the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety to establish an automatic voter registration process similar to that currently applicable at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). Under the bill, any local police force or the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety issuing firearms purchaser identification cards, that the Secretary of State verifies already collects documents that would provide proof of eligibility, including age, citizenship, and residence address, would be required to establish and implement, upon approval by the Secretary of State, a procedure for automatically and electronically transmitting voter registration information to the Secretary of State of persons who are eligible to vote for the purpose of registering such persons to vote or updating their voter registration. Each person from whom voter registration information is collected would be offered an opportunity to decline automatic voter registration. The bill requires compliance with the automatic voter registration requirements established under current law for the NJMVC, including the provision of required notices to their clients, to the extent applicable as determined by the Secretary of State.
AI Summary
This bill requires local police forces and the Division of State Police in New Jersey to establish an automatic voter registration process when they issue firearms purchaser identification cards, similar to the existing process at the state Motor Vehicle Commission. Under this legislation, these law enforcement agencies would be required to automatically and electronically transmit voter registration information to the Secretary of State for individuals who are eligible to vote, but only after the Secretary of State verifies that they already collect sufficient documentation proving age, citizenship, and residence address. Importantly, each person whose information is collected must be given the opportunity to opt out of automatic voter registration. The bill mandates that these agencies follow the same requirements and provide similar notices as currently exist for automatic voter registration at the Motor Vehicle Commission. The new process is designed to make voter registration more convenient and accessible by integrating it into an existing government service interaction. The bill is set to take effect on January 1st following its enactment, with the Secretary of State able to take preparatory administrative actions in advance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5242 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5242_I1.HTM |
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