A 571 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires automatic voter registration process at local police force locations or Division of State Police providing firearms purchaser identification cards.

This bill requires local police departments and the Division of State Police (which issue firearm purchaser ID cards) to implement automatic voter registration for eligible individuals. It mandates that these agencies electronically send voter registration information to the Secretary of State - similar to the current system at the Motor Vehicle Commission - but allows people to opt out. The process applies to anyone providing proof of eligibility (age, citizenship, address) at these locations, which already collect such documents. The law ensures compliance with existing voter registration notice requirements and takes effect January 1 following enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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