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NJ S901

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey local governments from adopting any ordinance, resolution, or rule allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, declaring any such existing or future policies null and void as against public policy

  • Establishes that voting to approve noncitizen voting measures constitutes a violation of an elected local government officer's oath of office under R.S.41:1-3

  • Amends the Local Government Ethics Law to add violations of an elected official's oath of office (including support of U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions) as a prohibited action subject to potential fines

  • Cites Article II, Section I, paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution and Title 19 of state statutes as the legal basis restricting voting eligibility to U.S. citizens

  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session, sponsored by Senators Testa and Steinhardt (Districts 1 and 23)

Legislative Description

Concerning noncitizens voting in local elections and conduct in office by local government officers.

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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