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NJ A 4835 permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act and passed both houses 39-0.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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 and sponsor
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 and sponsor
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 and sponsor
NJ A 4491 to establish a natural gas power plant procurement program in the BPU was introduced and referred to the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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 and sponsor
The Los Angeles Times reports the White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon to curb both legal and illegal immigration as Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
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)
Republican lawmakers alarmed over Ukraine's loss of access to Starshield are pushing for more congressional oversight of Elon Musk's dominance of space.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ A 5513 requires notification of complications of abortion-inducing drugs and a right to sue for injury; establishes a crime of criminal abortion by fraud; referred to Assembly Health Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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 and sponsor
NJ S 4874 requires notification of possible complications of abortion-inducing drugs and a right to sue for injury, and establishes a crime of criminal abortion by fraud.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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 and sponsor
NJ S 4957 establishes a natural gas power plant procurement program in the BPU.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
NJ S 4912 exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law under certain circumstances.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor