A 170 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits use of private funds and personnel in governmental offices and procedures pertaining to administration of elections; establishes crimes and penalties for violations.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state, county, municipal, and school district governments from using private funds or personnel for election administration - including voter registration, ballot processing, and election operations. It specifically bans accepting or spending money from private entities (like corporations, nonprofits, or political parties) for these functions, though public funds from the state or federal government remain allowed. The bill also makes it illegal for private individuals to hold supervisory roles in ballot counting or eligibility decisions unless authorized by existing election laws. Violations are classified as third-degree crimes, carrying criminal penalties. (Note: This bill is based on similar laws in 11 other states.)
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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