NJ ACR65

Bill

Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This constitutional amendment would ensure that registered voters in this State, who are qualified to vote, have the right to cast a ballot in person on the day of any election in this State, and would permit mail-in ballots to be distributed only to voters who submit a written request for a mail-in ballot. This amendment would bar the Legislature from passing laws, and the Governor from issuing executive orders, that would: (1) limit or deny in-person voting for a registered voter who wishes to vote in person, or (2) automatically distribute mail-in ballots to all voters.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee registered voters the right to cast their ballot in person at a polling place on Election Day, ensuring this fundamental right cannot be restricted by future laws or executive orders. It also mandates that mail-in ballots, which are official ballots sent through the postal service, can only be distributed to voters who have submitted a written request for one, preventing the automatic mailing of ballots to all registered voters.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Dawn Fantasia (R)*, Sean Kean (R)*, Chris DePhillips (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Paul Kanitra (R), Greg McGuckin (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR65

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR65
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/65_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
ACR39	Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee	Carry Over
SCR23	Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Same As
SCR36	Proposes constitutional amendment to provide registered voters with right to cast ballot in person at polling place on election day; requires mail-in ballot request before voter receives mail-in ballot.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee	Carry Over

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