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S 1119

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.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Bucco and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey would establish voter list maintenance procedures and require annual public reporting on registration data to the Governor and Legislature.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 1119

Legislative bill overview

S 1119 requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to establish a formal voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include specific voter registration data in annual reports submitted to the Governor and Legislature. The bill aims to create standardized procedures for verifying voter registration accuracy and providing transparency about voter roll management through regular reporting.

Why is this important

Voter list maintenance is a routine administrative function that affects election integrity and administrative efficiency. This bill would formalize New Jersey's processes and create public accountability through mandatory reporting, allowing elected officials and the public to monitor voter registration data quality and identify potential issues with duplicate registrations or outdated records.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Mandating detailed voter registration data in public reports could raise questions about what personal information is disclosed and how it protects voter privacy
  • Implementation costs: Establishing a new crosscheck program requires resources, technology, and staff training, which may burden state budgets
  • Interstate coordination: Voter crosschecking often requires sharing data with other states, raising questions about federal standards, data security protocols, and which interstate systems New Jersey would use
  • Accuracy and bias: Voter purge programs have historically raised concerns about disproportionately removing eligible voters from rolls; without clear safeguards in the bill text, the maintenance program could be contentious

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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