Concerning noncitizens voting in local elections and conduct in office by local government officers.
This bill prohibits local New Jersey governments from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. It declares that any local ordinance, resolution, or action permitting noncitizen voting would be invalid and against public policy. The bill also states that elected local officials who approve such measures would violate their oath of office. The law amends existing ethics rules for local officials but centers on establishing that noncitizens cannot participate in local elections under state law. It does not affect state or federal elections.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
Co
Jim Holzapfel
RRepublican
Co
Parker Space
RRepublican
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