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NJ S3481

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 15-member task force to study the feasibility of transitioning New Jersey's Executive Branch to paperless operations, including 5 ex officio state officials and 10 public members with expertise in voting law, IT, cybersecurity, and electronic transactions.

  • Task force must examine opportunities and risks of electronic registrations and transactions, available technologies, cybersecurity protections, cost-benefit analyses for technology upgrades, and potential legislative changes needed to support a paperless system.

  • Requires an interim report to the Governor and Legislature within 6 months of the first meeting, followed by a final report with draft legislation within one year.

  • All appointments must be made within 45 days of the act's effective date, with the first meeting convening within 30 days after a majority of members are appointed.

  • Task force expires 6 months after issuing its final report but remains available to respond to written requests from legislators or Executive Branch officials regarding its findings.

Legislative Description

Creates task force to study feasibility of paperless State government.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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