This bill amends New Jersey's election laws to explicitly prohibit the selection and use of schools as polling places for any election. The current law allows county boards of elections to choose schools, public buildings, and commercial or private buildings as polling locations, but the new language inserted into R.S.19:8-2 and R.S.19:8-3 clearly states that "a school or schoolhouse shall not be selected or used as a polling place for any election." This change aims to ensure that schools are not utilized for electoral purposes, potentially minimizing disruptions to educational activities.

In addition to the prohibition on using schools, the bill maintains provisions for selecting other public buildings and commercial properties as polling places, ensuring that these locations remain accessible to individuals with disabilities and the elderly. The county boards are still required to provide reimbursement for the use of these facilities, similar to the previous arrangements for schools. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.