A 194 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Removes prohibition on police presence at ballot drop boxes and polling places.

This bill removes a prohibition that previously prevented police from being stationed at polling places and ballot drop boxes during elections. It allows election boards to request police assistance for specific security concerns, such as emergencies or disturbances, while maintaining a 100-foot restriction for officers not responding to such requests. The bill also preserves existing rules prohibiting police officers from wearing uniforms or carrying weapons while serving as election board members or challengers. These changes directly affect election boards, law enforcement agencies, and voters at polling locations in New Jersey. The bill does not permit routine police presence at voting sites but enables targeted security responses during elections.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Dawn Fantasia
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