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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who is at least 16 years of age would be entitled to register to vote if that person is: a) a citizen of the United States; and b) a resident of this State who has met all the requirements as to length of residence to qualify as a legal voter. Each such registrant would be permitted to vote in an election held on or after his or her 18th birthday, provided that the registrant has not otherwise been disqualified from voting. Each registrant who has not attained 18 years of age would be designated in the Statewide voter registration system as temporarily ineligible to vote until the registrant's 18th birthday.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow individuals who are at least 16 years old to register to vote, provided they are U.S. citizens and meet the state's residency requirements to be a legal voter. While these younger registrants can sign up, they will be marked in the Statewide voter registration system as temporarily ineligible to vote until they turn 18, at which point they can vote in any election as long as they haven't been disqualified for other reasons. The bill also makes a technical change regarding who determines acceptable identification for mail-in voter registration, shifting this responsibility from the Attorney General to the Secretary of State.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S158 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/158_I1.HTM |
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