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NJ S237
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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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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