S 68 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires registered voters to present photo ID when voting at polling place.

This bill (S 68) would require all voters to show a photo ID at polling places in New Jersey. Acceptable IDs include a New Jersey driver's license, REAL ID card, DMV "identification only" card, or U.S. passport. If a voter cannot present a matching photo ID, election officials may challenge their eligibility, though the bill states this does not prevent voters from proving their right to vote through other means. The bill amends existing election law to add this requirement for in-person voting at all polling locations. (Note: The bill was introduced January 13, 2026, and is pending committee review.)
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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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Jim Holzapfel
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