This bill amends New Jersey's voter registration laws to allow individuals who are at least 16 years old to register to vote, provided they are U.S. citizens and residents of the state who meet the necessary residency requirements. Once registered, these individuals will be eligible to vote in elections occurring on or after their 18th birthday, as long as they have not been disqualified from voting. Additionally, registrants who have not yet turned 18 will be marked as temporarily ineligible to vote in the Statewide voter registration system until they reach that age.
The bill also includes provisions regarding identification requirements for first-time voters who register by mail. It specifies that these individuals must provide either their New Jersey driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number, or submit a copy of an acceptable form of identification. This requirement does not apply to certain individuals, such as those voting absentee or registering in person. The bill aims to streamline the voter registration process while ensuring that younger citizens can participate in the electoral process once they reach voting age.