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NJ S 527

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Prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of person waiting in line at polling place or ballot drop box; makes electioneering a disorderly persons offense.

New Jersey · 222 · upper

Quick answers

Did NJ S 527 pass?

Not yet. NJ S 527 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

What is NJ S 527 about?

NJ S 527 is a bill in the 222 titled “Prohibits electioneering within 25 feet of person waiting in line at polling place or ballot drop box; makes electioneering a disorderly persons offense.”.

Who sponsors NJ S 527?

Beach, James, Turner, Shirley K. are the primary sponsors of NJ S 527, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Beach, Jamesprimary
  • Turner, Shirley K.primary
  • Moriarty, Paul D.cosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S527

Attribution

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