The bill amends New Jersey's voter registration laws to allow individuals who are qualified to vote but have not registered by the 21st day before an election to register and vote on the day of the election or during the early voting period. It introduces provisions for these individuals to cast provisional ballots at their assigned polling places or early voting sites, provided they present necessary identification and complete a provisional ballot affirmation statement. The bill also modifies existing language regarding voter registration procedures, ensuring that individuals who register on election day or during early voting can still vote even if their registration is confirmed after the election. Additionally, it clarifies that voters changing their residence within the same county can affirm their new address at the polling place or early voting site without needing to provide identification.

Furthermore, the bill streamlines the process for voters changing their residence or name and enhances procedures for provisional voting. It specifies that voters must file a change of residence notice with the commissioner of their new county or submit it online, and allows voters who change their name due to marriage, divorce, or court judgment to notify the commissioner through a written statement, which can now be completed online. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding provisional ballots, including the requirement for voters to provide identification information within 48 hours prior to the final certification of election results, and expands the affirmation statement to include additional information about the voter's registration status while ensuring confidentiality. Overall, these amendments aim to improve voter accessibility and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:31-6.1, 19:31-6.3, 19:31-6.5, 19:53C-1, 19:53C-3, 19:53C-13