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NJ S3625

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Voting Rights within the Office of the Public Defender in the Department of the Treasury to provide free legal services to voters experiencing issues on election day

  • Covers legal assistance for administrative problems such as voter registration status difficulties, challenges brought against voters by appointed challengers, and attempts to harass, intimidate, or interfere with voters

  • Makes all New Jersey residents eligible for representation by the Office of Voting Rights at no cost

  • Authorizes the Public Defender to appoint directors, staff attorneys, and other employees necessary for the office's operations and to assign attorneys to voters needing representation

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes Office of Voting Rights to provide legal services to voters.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

9/19/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation9/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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