New Jersey voters would need citizenship proof for state and local elections

Already registered New Jersey voters would have to provide U.S. citizenship proof to vote in state or local elections. This covers already registered New Jersey voters. The bill would not limit their ability to vote in federal elections. Voters could send proof to the state or their county registration office. Officials would notify voters whose registration is marked for federal elections only. The state would mail instructions within 90 days after the bill takes effect. The state and local voting restriction would start on the first January 1 after it becomes law.

People registering to vote in New Jersey would have to provide U.S. citizenship proof for state and local voting. This covers people registering to vote in New Jersey state and local elections. The proof requirement for applications would not apply to the federal registration form issued by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. People using that form would still need proof for state and local voting. A U.S. passport, an accepted birth certificate showing citizenship, or certain tribal numbers could qualify. A driver's license or non-driver ID number would count only if the card says its issuing agency verified citizenship. A naturalization certificate number would need federal verification before the person joins the state and local voter rolls. The application rule would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.