A 2741 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires State colleges to close on Election Day.

This bill requires all New Jersey State colleges to close on Election Day for general elections, meaning no academic classes may be held on that date. It directly affects State colleges (such as Rutgers, NJIT, and others) and their students, faculty, and staff who would otherwise have classes scheduled. The key provision mandates that election days be treated as official academic holidays on college calendars, with no classes permitted. The law would take effect in the first full academic year following its enactment. This is a procedural bill focused solely on scheduling changes, not on voter access or election administration.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026