The bill amends New Jersey's voter registration laws to allow same-day registration at polling places on election day and during early voting periods. Previously, individuals were required to register at least 21 days before an election. Under the new provisions, those who have not registered by the deadline can register on election day or during early voting and cast provisional ballots, provided they affirm they have not previously voted in that election. The bill also clarifies that individuals who register on these days can still vote even if their registration is not confirmed until after the election.

Additionally, the bill enhances the provisional voting process by expanding the circumstances under which provisional ballots can be cast, including for voters who have moved within the same county. It introduces new requirements for affirmation statements accompanying provisional ballots, ensuring voters provide necessary identification information. If a voter fails to display identification when casting a provisional ballot, the ballot will still be counted if the county commissioner can verify the voter's identification within a specified timeframe. If verification is unsuccessful, the commissioner must notify the voter within 24 hours about the need to provide valid identification. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the voting process and enhance accessibility while ensuring the integrity of voter registration and provisional voting.

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