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NJ S 4863
"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.
In brief
NJ S 4863 is a state bill in NJ: “"Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.” It was introduced on Oct 19, 2026 in the Senate, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 19, 2026) reads: “Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading”. Its sponsors are Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic), Scutari, Nicholas P. (Democratic), with 2 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Elections 2026. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Oct 19, 2026: Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
- Sponsors
- Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)
- Scutari, Nicholas P. (Democratic)
- Turner, Shirley K. (Democratic), cosponsor
- Mukherji, Raj (Democratic), cosponsor
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Oct 19, 2026
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ S 4863, 'Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act', restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; introduced. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/S4863/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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