AR 61 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Urges US Congress adopt comprehensive voting rights legislation.

This New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 61) urges the U.S. Congress to pass two specific voting rights bills: the "Freedom to Vote Act" and the "John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." It directly addresses federal lawmakers, requesting action to strengthen voting protections after recent state-level restrictions on voter access. The resolution highlights New Jersey's own efforts to increase voting access (like online registration) and notes rising national trends of restrictive voting laws and threats to election integrity. It is a non-binding request sent to congressional leaders, emphasizing the need for federal action to update voting rights protections.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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