This bill mandates that individuals must verify their United States citizenship in order to register to vote in any state or local elections in New Jersey. County commissioners of registration are required to confirm citizenship before registering voters or allowing them to vote. The bill outlines the process for verifying citizenship, which includes utilizing records from the Motor Vehicle Commission, information from other state agencies, and federal databases. If a commissioner cannot verify an applicant's citizenship, they must notify the individual and provide them with 30 days to submit satisfactory evidence of citizenship, which can include documents such as a driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or naturalization documents.

Additionally, the bill requires county commissioners to conduct biannual audits of the registered voter lists to ensure all voters are citizens. If a registered voter's citizenship cannot be confirmed, they will be placed under review and notified, with the same 30-day window to provide proof of citizenship. The bill also mandates that each county commissioner submit an annual report detailing the outcomes of these audits and the effectiveness of the citizenship verification process. The Secretary of State will develop guidelines for implementing these provisions and may adopt necessary regulations.