This bill mandates the establishment of an automatic voter registration process at local police force locations and the Division of State Police in New Jersey, specifically for individuals applying for firearms purchaser identification cards. The bill stipulates that these agencies, upon verification by the Secretary of State that they collect necessary eligibility documents (such as age, citizenship, and residence address), must implement a procedure to automatically and electronically transmit voter registration information to the Secretary of State. Individuals from whom this information is collected will have the option to decline automatic registration.

Additionally, the bill requires that these local police forces and the Division of State Police comply with existing automatic voter registration requirements similar to those at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). This includes providing necessary notices to individuals regarding their voter registration status. The provisions of the bill will take effect on January 1 following its enactment, although the Secretary of State may take preliminary administrative actions to facilitate its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:31-6.14