The bill amends New Jersey's voter registration laws to permit same-day registration and voting for individuals who have not registered by the 21st day before an election. These individuals can register and vote at their assigned polling place or an early voting site during the early voting period, provided they present valid identification or documentation verifying their identity and address, and complete a provisional ballot affirmation statement. The bill also allows for alternative methods of registration and voting on election day or during early voting, as approved by the Secretary of State, to ensure the security of the electoral process.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for voters changing their residence or name, requiring them to notify the commissioner of their new county to update their voter registration records. It specifies that voters must reside in their new county for at least 30 days before being eligible to vote there. The bill also enhances the provisional voting process by allowing voters to provide identification information within 48 hours of election results certification if they did not display it at the polling place. Overall, these changes aim to improve voter accessibility and participation while maintaining 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