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NJ S853

NJ S853
Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 allows voter registration up to 14 days before an election, reducing the current 21-day registration deadline. The bill does not affect the requirement that a person must reside in a county for 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election. The bill also makes various other changes to voter registration procedures, such as reducing the deadline for the commissioner of registration to deliver voter registration lists to the county clerk before an election.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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