Establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey" to protect voting rights.

The bill establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey" to protect voting rights, particularly for protected classes. It creates the Division of Voting Rights within the Department of the Treasury to enforce the act and other voting rights laws. The act mandates preclearance for certain political subdivisions, requiring them to submit voting policies for review. It also establishes the New Jersey Voting and Elections Institute to maintain a database of election data and promote research on voting rights.

Establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey" to protect voting rights.

The bill establishes the "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey" to protect voting rights, particularly for protected classes. It creates the Division of Voting Rights within the Department of the Treasury to enforce the act and other voting rights laws. The act mandates preclearance for certain political subdivisions, requiring them to submit voting policies for review. It also establishes the New Jersey Voting and Elections Institute to maintain a database of election data and promote research on voting rights.