Permits voter registration at age 16, under certain conditions.
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Overview
This bill would allow individuals in New Jersey to register to vote at age 16, provided they meet certain criteria, including being a U.S. citizen and residing in the state long enough to qualify as a legal voter. Registered 16 and 17-year-olds would be temporarily ineligible to vote until their 18th birthday, and the bill updates voter identification requirements for first-time registrants. It aims to increase voter participation among younger citizens.
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