Eliminates automatic voter registration, restores "opt-in" voter registration process, and requires proof of citizenship for voter registration at MVC.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reverses a previous law that automatically registered eligible voters when they interacted with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). It reinstates a system where individuals must actively choose to register to vote, and it mandates that applicants provide proof of citizenship when registering at the MVC. This change aims to ensure that only eligible citizens are registered to vote.
Key provisions
- Reinstates an ‘opt-in’ voter registration system.
- Requires voters to actively choose to register.
- Mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- The requirements apply at the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
- Eliminates automatic voter registration at the MVC.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters
- New Jersey Residents
- Motor Vehicle Commission Applicants
- Potential Voters
Notable changes
- Reverses automatic voter registration established in prior legislation.
- Introduces a requirement for voters to affirmatively opt-in to registration.
- Adds a citizenship verification requirement for voter registration.
Fiscal impact
The bill may have a modest fiscal impact due to the need for the MVC to implement new procedures and potentially hire additional staff to verify citizenship documentation.
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