This bill mandates that the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and the Secretary of State conduct audits of voter registrations to ensure that only eligible residents are registered to vote. Specifically, it requires audits of all voter registration applications submitted on or after May 1, 2021, as well as annual audits of new registrations. Each audit must be completed 30 days prior to the primary election for a general election, and the findings must be reported to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals must provide proof of citizenship when applying for automatic voter registration or updating their existing voter registration at the MVC. This change aims to enhance the integrity of the voter registration process by ensuring that only those who meet the eligibility criteria can register to vote. The bill also emphasizes the importance of public education regarding voter registration under these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:2-3.2