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A2488

Defines conduct which constitutes voter disenfranchisement and establishes penalties therefor; authorizes private cause of action for voter disenfranchisement; creates Independent Election Oversight Committee; establishes public awareness campaign on voting rights; appropriates $100,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2488 defines voter disenfranchisement, establishes penalties, and creates mechanisms for enforcement and prevention.

New Jersey A2488 aims to safeguard the right to vote by defining and prohibiting conduct that constitutes voter disenfranchisement. The bill establishes criminal and civil penalties for disenfranchisement, including fines and imprisonment. It authorizes a private cause of action for disenfranchised voters, allowing them to seek damages in court. The bill also creates an Independent Election Oversight Committee to investigate reports of disenfranchisement and recommend policy changes.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee