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NJ A4113

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the voter registration age from 17 to 16 years old in New Jersey for U.S. citizens who meet state residency requirements
  • Registrants under 18 would be marked as "temporarily ineligible to vote" in the statewide voter registration system until their 18th birthday
  • Registered 16 and 17-year-olds could vote in any election held on or after they turn 18, provided they are not otherwise disqualified
  • Transfers certain administrative authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of State regarding acceptable identification documents for mail-in voter registration
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.

State and Local Government

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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