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NJ A5356

NJ A5356
Permits county boards of elections to extend distance within which electioneering is prohibited.


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Permits county boards of elections to extend distance within which electioneering is prohibited.

AI Summary

This bill permits county boards of elections in New Jersey to extend the distance within which electioneering is prohibited from 100 feet to 200 feet around polling places and ballot drop boxes. Specifically, the bill allows each county board of elections to have discretionary authority to increase the electioneering prohibition zone, provided they place clear and conspicuous notices about the extended prohibition and its associated penalties. The bill modifies existing election laws to insert language that gives county boards this flexibility, and applies the extended prohibition to various sections of election code related to voter conduct, including restrictions on distributing campaign materials, soliciting support for candidates, and engaging in political activity near polling locations. Violations of these extended electioneering prohibitions would be considered a disorderly persons offense, which is a low-level criminal charge. The bill aims to provide local election boards with more control over maintaining a politically neutral environment immediately surrounding voting locations, while ensuring voters are clearly informed about any extended restrictions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Substituted by S3850 (1R) (on 05/22/2025)

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