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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 requires the Attorney General to create a voting integrity task force in the Division of Criminal Justice, Specialized Crimes Bureau. The purpose of the task force is to investigate and prosecute crimes involving voting fraud. Under the bill, the task force is to be comprised of members of State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies, as determined by the Attorney General, and is to utilize a coordinated law enforcement strategy to uphold voting integrity in this State.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Attorney General establish a "voting integrity task force" within the Division of Criminal Justice, specifically in the Specialized Crimes Bureau, with the primary objective of investigating and prosecuting any crimes related to voting fraud, thereby aiming to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in the state. This task force will be composed of law enforcement officers from state, county, and local levels, as decided by the Attorney General, and will employ a unified approach to law enforcement to safeguard the integrity of voting processes throughout New Jersey, with the provisions of this act becoming effective six months after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A290 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/290_I1.HTM |
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