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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
Currently, a person eligible to vote is required to register at least 21 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. This bill would provide that a person eligible to vote may register up to 14 days prior to an election and vote in that election. The bill would not affect the constitutional requirement that a person must reside in a county for 30 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote in that election.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing election laws to allow eligible voters to register to vote up to 14 days before an election, rather than the current 21-day deadline. This change, referred to as "early registration," applies to various elections, including primary, general, and school elections, and also impacts procedures for updating voter registration information, such as changes of address, which now also have a 14-day deadline. The bill clarifies that this change does not alter the existing requirement for voters to have resided in a county for 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments, such as changing the reporting deadline for voter lists from the eighth to the fifth day before an election and updating references to the Secretary of State instead of the Attorney General in certain sections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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/A1680 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1680_I1.HTM |
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