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NJ S1713

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Voters wishing to vote by mail would be required to complete a new mail-in ballot application each calendar year rather than receiving automatic ballots indefinitely
  • Repeals the provision that automatically designated voters who cast mail-in ballots in 2016, 2017, and 2018 as permanent vote-by-mail voters
  • County clerks must notify all voters currently designated to receive automatic mail-in ballots that they will need to submit annual applications going forward
  • Voters could still choose to receive mail-in ballots for all elections within a single calendar year or for just one specific election
  • Takes effect immediately but implementation begins the first day following the November general election after enactment

Legislative Description

Requires voter who wishes to vote by mail to complete application for mail-in ballot each calendar year; repeals automatic vote-by-mail designation.

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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