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NJ S420
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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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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