Changes MVC voter registration procedures.
This bill updates New Jersey's voter registration process by integrating it directly into Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) services. It allows residents to register to vote when applying for or renewing a driver's license at an MVC office, requiring the MVC to transmit registration details to the state's voter system. The bill also expands automatic voter registration to other state agencies (like the Medical Assistance and Health Services Program), which will automatically send eligibility information for voter registration (with an opt-out option) when individuals apply for services. These changes directly affect New Jersey residents interacting with MVC or participating in state social services programs, aiming to increase registration rates through routine state agency visits.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
General Assembly Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Signed Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 30, 2025 · General Assembly Dec 22, 2025
How they voted
25–14
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Jun 30, 2025
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican15
93% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jan 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved P.L.2025, c.204.
executive
Dec 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-12)
upper
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (49-25-1)
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Dec 15, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Jul 24, 2025
Committee
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
lower
Jun 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (25-14)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
4 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
P
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
P
Jim Beach
DDemocratic
P
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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