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NJ S593

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County clerks must send mail-in ballot applications to registered voters who are 17 years old upon their 18th birthday
  • The State will reimburse counties for direct costs of implementing this requirement
  • Reimbursement for mailing costs is capped at the price of sending a standard two-ounce piece of first-class mail per application
  • Current New Jersey law allows 17-year-olds to register to vote if they will turn 18 by the next general election
  • The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires county clerks to send applications for mail-in ballots to registered voters upon their 18th birthday.

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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