A718

Permits police officers to be assigned to public school if school is being used as polling place during conduct of election.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Permits police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections.

New Jersey A718 amends current law to allow police officers to be assigned to public schools used as polling places during elections. The bill permits district boards, superintendents of elections, or county clerks to request police presence for security purposes. Upon such a request, the police department may assign officers to ensure the orderly conduct of elections. The bill also mandates that officers must not interfere with voters while transporting election materials or providing security. This act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee