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NJ SJR87
Joint Resolution
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Legislature urges the U.S. Senate to pass the federal "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act," which passed the House of Representatives on July 10, 2024
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The SAVE Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections
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Acceptable citizenship documentation under the SAVE Act includes REAL ID-compliant identification, valid U.S. passport, military ID with birth record, or government photo ID with proof of U.S. birthplace
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The resolution cites voter registration errors in several states, including 220 noncitizens registered in Pennsylvania (2006-2017), approximately 1,500 in California (2018), and 545 in Illinois (2018-2019)
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The SAVE Act would grant states free access to federal databases to verify citizenship status and maintain accurate voter rolls
Legislative Description
Urges US Senate to pass federal "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act."
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