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NJ S 4863

introduced

"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

New Jersey · 222

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Did NJ S 4863 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 4863 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-19): Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading

What is NJ S 4863 about?

NJ S 4863 is a bill in the 222 titled “"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 4863?

Ruiz, M. Teresa, Scutari, Nicholas P. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 4863, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-19 — Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
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Sponsors

  • Ruiz, M. Teresaprimary
  • Scutari, Nicholas P.primary
  • Turner, Shirley K.cosponsor
  • Mukherji, Rajcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-19

    Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading

    introduction,reading-2

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863

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