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NJ S2919

NJ S2919
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows for voter registration at polling places on election day or at early voting sites during the early voting period. Under current law, a person must register to vote at least 21 days before the election. This bill allows a person who has not registered to vote by that deadline to register at a polling place on the day of the election or at an early voting site during the early voting period. This bill also allows a person to cast a provisional ballot if the person has registered to vote within the period of 21 days before the election if the person can affirm that the person has not previously voted in that election. If the county commissioner of registration is not able to verify the person's Motor Vehicle Commission New Jersey driver's license number or non-driver identification number, or the last four digits of the person's Social Security Number, the county commissioner of registration will notify the person by mail, e-mail, or telephone within 24 hours that they must provide valid identification no later than 48 hours prior to the final certification of the results of the election in order for their ballot to be counted.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals to register to vote at polling places on Election Day or at early voting sites during the early voting period, even if they missed the previous 21-day registration deadline, by providing necessary information and identification, and affirming they haven't already voted; these individuals will cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if they can provide valid identification within 48 hours before the election results are finalized, unless their identity can be verified through the Motor Vehicle Commission or Social Security Number, in which case the ballot may be counted without further identification.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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