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NJ S593
NJ S593Requires county clerks to send applications for mail-in ballots to registered voters upon their 18th birthday.
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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 directs the county clerk in each county to send an application for a mail-in ballot to each 17-year-old registered voter upon their 18th birthday. The bill requires the State to reimburse each county for any additional direct expenditures incurred upon mailing the mail-in ballot application. The reimbursement will not exceed the cost of mailing a standard two ounce piece of first-class mail per mail-in ballot application. Under current law, a person who is at least 17 years of age and will be 18 on the date of the next general election is entitled to register to vote, provided they meet all other voter registration requirements.
AI Summary
This bill requires county clerks to automatically send an application for a mail-in ballot, which is a ballot that can be filled out and returned by mail, to any registered voter who turns 18 years old. This is a proactive measure, as current law already allows 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the next general election to register to vote. The state will then reimburse counties for the direct costs associated with mailing these applications, with a limit on reimbursement for postage to the cost of a standard two-ounce first-class mail piece.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S593 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/593_I1.HTM |
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