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NJ S2555

NJ S2555
Requires penalty for false or fraudulent voter registration to be displayed on Motor Vehicle Commission electronic signature pads.

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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 requires penalties for false or fraudulent voter registration to be stated on voter registration forms completed on electronic signature pads at Motor Vehicle Commission agency locations. Paper voter registration forms include the following penalty statement: "I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSE OR FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION MAY SUBJECT ME TO A FINE OF UP TO $15,000, IMPRISONMENT UP TO FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH PURSUANT TO R.S.19:34-1." This bill requires that the statement, or substantively the same notice and affirmation of the penalty, is included on the electronic signature pads for Motor Vehicle Commission customers registering to vote.

AI Summary

This bill requires that when individuals register to vote using electronic signature pads at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) agency locations, the registration form must clearly display the penalties for providing false or fraudulent voter registration information. This is intended to mirror the existing requirement for paper voter registration forms, which warns applicants that false or fraudulent registration can result in a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both, as outlined in R.S.19:34-1. The bill amends existing laws to ensure this crucial penalty notice is presented on the electronic systems used by the MVC, providing important context and legal consequences to those registering to vote through these digital interfaces.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2555
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2555_I1.HTM
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