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566 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
NJ bill S 4958 requires the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for statewide policy.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ bill A 5423, prohibiting use of facial recognition technology as the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest warrant, was reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 2969 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants; introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 5563, Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act, would require photo identification for voting at polling places and provide free non-driver identification; introduced and referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ S 4919 establishes visual standards for certain kinds of identification issued to noncitizens and requires registered voters to present identification when voting at a polling place.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 759, requiring the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for Statewide policy, was reported out of Assembly Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 5590 requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 5564 on voter signature verification procedures to cure voted mail-in ballots was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on 2026-09-24.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The Guardian reports Democrats need to retain all their Senate seats and flip four more in the 2026 midterm elections to reclaim control of the Senate.
Source: The Guardian US (theguardian.com)
NJ S 4918 requires photo identification for voting at polling places, updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity, and provides free non-driver ID for certain persons.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The Hill reports Trump has promised "goodies" if Republicans retain control of Congress, and the GOP is hoping the promises get voters out to the polls in the midterm elections.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
The Hill reports voters nationwide face major education decisions in the midterms, with ballot initiatives, school board elections, governor's races and Senate spots on the line.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
Voters in Idaho, Nevada and Virginia will consider ballot measures to protect abortion rights in the November 2026 election, while Missouri voters will vote on an antiabortion measure.
Source: Ms. Magazine (msmagazine.com)
Documented reports the Trump administration has intensified efforts to investigate noncitizen voting through federal lawsuits and door-to-door inquiries, saying such instances are rare.
Source: Documented (documentedny.com)
NJ S 4941, "Election Integrity Through Uniform Fair Standards Act", concerns voter signature verification procedures to cure voted mail-in ballots.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 5728 requires automatic voter registration processes when applying for concealed carry gun permits.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ S 4920 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ S 4940, the 'Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act,' requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ S 4887 prohibits using facial recognition technology as the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest warrant.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators