New Jersey would end automatic voter registration at state agencies

New Jersey would repeal a 2018 automatic voter registration rule. The rule covers registration through the Motor Vehicle Commission and other state agencies. The repeal would take effect upon enactment; changes to motor vehicle registration would begin January 1, 2027, or upon later enactment.

Motor vehicle customers would need to choose to apply and have provided proof of U.S. citizenship to register or update a voter registration. This applies during transactions for a driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID. Customers could use documents they provided earlier. Accepted documents must include a valid U.S. passport, a certified birth certificate issued by a U.S. state or the District of Columbia, or federal citizenship papers. The voter registration proof rule would not apply to customers who do not choose to register or update. These motor vehicle rules would begin January 1, 2027, or upon enactment if later.