Urges Congress to protect women's voting rights and reject "SAVE America Act."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Lou Greenwald and 1 co-sponsor

The resolution urges Congress to protect women’s voting rights and oppose the SAVE America Act, signaling New Jersey’s stance but not changing state law.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Basic Information

Jurisdiction: New Jersey

Session: 222

Bill Title: Urges Congress to protect women's voting rights and reject "SAVE America Act."

Action History: Introduced and referred on 2026-05-04 to the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Sponsors:

Co-sponsor: Carmen Morales
Co-sponsor: Lou Greenwald

1. Purpose and Intent

AR 133 is a resolution (not a bill that would become law) expressing the New Jersey Assembly’s stance regarding federal election policy. The core intent is:
- To urge the United States Congress to take actions that protect women’s voting rights.
- To oppose and reject the “SAVE America Act,” a federal proposal referenced in the resolution as harmful to voting rights protections for women.

As a resolving measure, it signals the state legislature’s position and intent to advocate at the federal level rather than to create New Jersey law directly.

2. Key Provisions and Provisions’ Effects

Because AR 133 is a joint or concurrent resolution (as implied by its title and typical state practice for “URGES… to protect…”), its provisions are non-binding and do not create enforceable law within New Jersey. The notable provisions include:
- A formal call to action directed at the United States Congress.
- A clear position that the Assembly believes federal policy should prioritize the protection of women’s voting rights.
- An explicit opposition to the “SAVE America Act,” indicating the Assembly’s belief that this federal measure would undermine voting rights protections for women (though the resolution itself does not implement policy or funding at the state level).

3. Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary affected entities: TheResolution directly targets the federal legislative process and Congress, seeking changes in national policy.

Indirect effects: The resolution may influence public messaging, coalitions, and communications from New Jersey state government regarding federal election-law debates. It could be used to demonstrate statewide alignment with concerns about women’s voting rights and opposition to the “SAVE America Act.”

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Referral: The resolution was introduced on May 4, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee.

Next steps: If advanced by the committee, AR 133 would proceed through the usual Assembly floor process for resolutions, potentially moving to a vote by the full Assembly. If adopted, it would serve as an official expression of the Assembly’s stance but would not impose state law or require funding.

Effective Date: Resolutions typically take effect upon adoption unless otherwise specified; none is indicated here, given the non-binding nature of resolutions.

5. Contextual Notes

The bill’s non-binding nature means it functions as a formal statement of policy preferences rather than a regulatory or funding mechanism.

The title emphasizes civil rights and voting rights, aligning with broader national debates on election integrity, accessibility, and protections for women voters.

If you’d like, I can add a comparative note outlining how similar state resolutions have been used in past to influence federal policy, or provide language normalizations for easier public communication.

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