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NJ A536

NJ A536
Requires registered voters present identification when voting.

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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 a voter to present acceptable identification before voting at a polling place at any election. Acceptable identification includes, but is not limited to, (1) a New Jersey driver's license; (2) a New Jersey REAL ID identification card or license issued in accordance with the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," 49 U.S.C. s.30301; (3) an identification card issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission pursuant to P.L.1980, c.47 (C.39:3-29.2 et seq.); (4) a United States passport; (5) a United States military or veteran identification card; or (6) a voter registration card. A voter who does not present identification, or whose identification information does not appear to match the voter's information may be subject to challenge. This bill does not deny or alter a voter's opportunity to establish his or her right to vote if challenged. This bill will take effect on January 1, 2022.

AI Summary

This bill requires registered voters in New Jersey to present acceptable identification before voting at a polling place, with this requirement taking effect on January 1, 2022. Acceptable forms of identification include a New Jersey driver's license, a New Jersey REAL ID card or license (issued under the federal "REAL ID Act of 2005," which sets minimum security standards for identification documents), an identification card from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military or veteran ID card, or a voter registration card. If a voter does not present identification, or if the identification presented does not appear to match the voter's information, their right to vote may be challenged, though this bill clarifies that such a challenge does not prevent the voter from establishing their right to vote.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government 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/A536
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/536_I1.HTM
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