A 3802 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires MVC to safeguard automatic voter registration process.

This bill (A 3802) requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to automatically register eligible applicants for voter registration when they apply for or renew a driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID card, unless they decline. It directly affects residents applying for MVC services who meet voting eligibility requirements (e.g., age, citizenship, residency). Key provisions include: requiring MVC to provide clear notices about automatic registration and eligibility, using separate forms for ineligible applicants (who cannot register), and ensuring voter data is transmitted securely to the Secretary of State while protecting privacy for domestic violence victims. The law also mandates that address changes submitted to MVC update voter records automatically, unless declined.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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