New Jersey Senate Bill S1119

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/13/26
• Refer: 1/13/26

Caption

Requires Secretary of State to establish voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include certain voter registration data in annual report to Governor and Legislature.

Impact

The implementation of S1119 is expected to reinforce the integrity of the voter registration system within the state. By standardizing procedures for maintaining the voter list, including the removal of duplicate or ineligible voters, S1119 aims to enhance trust in the electoral process. The bill will also support better management of voter information across counties, contributing to more efficient election administration.

Summary

Senate Bill S1119 requires the Secretary of State of New Jersey to establish a voter list maintenance and crosscheck program. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that the Statewide voter registration system remains secure, accurate, and up-to-date. This involves crosschecking data with various state agencies and maintaining an annual report that assesses the effectiveness of voter registration processes, identifies inactive voters, and ensures compliance among counties.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding S1119 include concerns from some stakeholders about the potential for disenfranchisement of eligible voters due to the aggressive maintenance and purging processes. Critics argue that the methods for determining voter ineligibility need to be transparent and that adequate protections must be in place to prevent mistakes that could disenfranchise voters.