A 556 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Extends closing time of polling places by one hour.

This bill would extend the closing time for polling places in New Jersey from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM for all general elections, primary elections, and special elections. It directly affects voters by providing an additional hour to cast ballots on election day, and election officials who manage polling locations. The key provision amends two existing statutes (R.S. 19:2-1 and R.S. 19:15-2) to change the closing time from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, while maintaining the 6:00 AM opening time. The bill does not alter early voting procedures or eligibility, focusing solely on extending the daily polling window by one hour.
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Jan 2026
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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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