S 1965 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits use of schools as polling places.

This bill (S 1965) prohibits New Jersey county election boards from selecting or using schools as polling places for any election. It amends existing election law to explicitly remove schools from the list of eligible locations, overriding current provisions that allowed schools to be used with reimbursement for services. The change directly affects county election boards (who select polling places) and school authorities (who would no longer need to accommodate polling place requests). The law takes effect immediately upon passage, eliminating schools as a potential polling location option without altering requirements for accessibility or other building types.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Holly Schepisi
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