New JerseyNew Jersey would designate a day encouraging families to vote
New Jersey would recognize an annual day encouraging parents to help their adult children vote, with the governor asked to promote related activities.
What it does
New Jersey would name the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November each year “Bring Your Adult Child to Vote Day.”
Argument forAn annual reminder could encourage parents to help their adult children vote by planning a shared trip or offering childcare.
Argument againstAn awareness day could offer little help to young adults who struggle with registration forms or miss registration deadlines.
More detail
New Jersey would designate an annual Bring Your Adult Child to Vote Day. The designation would apply statewide and encourage parents and their adult children to participate in elections. The governor would be asked, rather than required, to recognize the day each year and encourage public programs and activities. The resolution would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security CommitteeIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting