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NJ S158
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
- Lowers the minimum 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" in the Statewide voter registration system until their 18th birthday
- Registered individuals may only cast ballots in elections held on or after they turn 18
- Transfers certain administrative authority from the Attorney General to the Secretary of State regarding acceptable voter identification documents
- Amends R.S.19:31-5 and takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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