New Jersey counties would check voter lists twice a year

County registration officials would audit voter lists and update statewide records. Every New Jersey county would use government and nonprofit records to check its voter list. Reports would list errors, fixes, and criminal referrals, go to state leaders within 30 days of each audit’s completion, and appear on the state elections website. The requirements would take effect January 1 following enactment. Audits would be due May 1 and December 1 each year.

County officials would review voters flagged during audits as possibly ineligible. The review would determine whether the voter is eligible to vote in that county. Certified-mail notices would explain the concern and the proof needed. Officials would update the file if the proof satisfies them, with no further voter action required. If the proof fails, officials would remove the voter from county and statewide lists. Officials would refer findings of knowingly registering while ineligible or knowingly attempting voter fraud to county prosecutors or the attorney general. The response period would begin when the voter receives the notice.