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NJ S420

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities in New Jersey holding regular May elections under the Uniform Nonpartisan Elections Law may adopt an ordinance to extend their early voting period from 3 days to 10 days
  • The extended early voting period would begin on the 11th calendar day before the election and end on the 2nd calendar day before the election
  • Current law requires early voting to start on the 4th calendar day before May municipal elections; this bill makes the extension optional for each municipality
  • Early voting sites must remain open Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM during the voting period
  • Sponsored by Senator Brian P. Stack (District 33, Hudson County) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

Judiciary

Last Action

Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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