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NJ S237

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the voter registration deadline in New Jersey from 21 days to 14 days before primary, general, municipal, and school elections
  • Applies to all registration methods including in-person, mail-in, online, motor vehicle offices, and voter registration agencies
  • Shortens the deadline for filing change of address notices within the same county from 21 days to 14 days before an election
  • Reduces the preparation deadline for polling records from 10 days to 8 days before elections to accommodate the shortened registration window
  • Transfers certain oversight responsibilities from the Attorney General to the Secretary of State, including approval of evening registration plans

Legislative Description

Permits voter registration up to 14 days before election.

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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