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NJ S3204

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows U.S. citizens enrolled full-time at a college or university to serve as district board members (poll workers) in the county where their institution is located, regardless of whether they reside in that county or in New Jersey

  • Amends existing New Jersey election law (R.S.19:6-2) to add college students as a fifth category of persons eligible to apply for district board membership

  • Requires applicants to disclose on their sworn application whether they are a full-time student at an institution of higher education in the county

  • Current law requires district board applicants to be either registered voters in the county, or minors (16-17 years old) who are U.S. citizens and state residents with parental permission

  • Sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado (District 40 - Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties) and introduced January 28, 2026

Legislative Description

Permits U.S. citizens who are full time college students to be district board members in county of college even if student is not a resident of county or State.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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