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NJ S236

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows eligible voters to register on election day at their assigned polling place for municipal, primary, or general elections in New Jersey
  • Requires applicants to present valid photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or other approved identifying document showing name and current address
  • Applicants must complete a voter registration form and sign an affidavit confirming they are not already registered, have lived in the county for at least 30 days, and have not voted in that election
  • Election day registrants vote by provisional ballot and receive a temporary registration certificate; official registration confirmation is mailed within two days
  • Fraudulent registration, registering more than once, or voting more than once constitutes a fourth-degree crime

Legislative Description

Permits voter registration at polling place on election day.

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

No bill text available