A 5563 — "Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act"; requires photo identification for voting at polling places; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity; provides for free non-driver identification for certain persons.

Summary

Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act-req photo id, voting at polling places

Bill Text

• Introduced View text Current html September 25, 2026

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This bill amends 8 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.1; N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.2; N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.3; N.J.S.A. 19:31-6.4; N.J.S.A. 19:31-31; N.J.S.A. 19:31A-8.

• N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.1

  a suitable which a valid New Jersey driver's license; % → a provisional if having displayed a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17 but the validity of this previously displayed document is the subject of the challenge. The provisional document (Deleted by amendment, P.L. , c. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) percent

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.2

  suitable identity by the challenger → provisional in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.1991, c.249 (C.19:15-18.1) description in the document, in those cases in which the challenged voter is being challenged based upon the validity of a document displayed as proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:15-18.3

  either or and an a suitable The such , and the Attorney General This requirement 42 1973ff-1 This requirement shall also not apply to any individual who registers to vote by appearing in person at any voter registration agency or to any individual whose voter registration form is delivered to the county commissioner of registration or to the Attorney General, as the case may be, through a third party by means other than by mail delivery. → , if being challenged based on the display of a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, ; or d. The challenged voter has produced a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17 examine any document presented concerning proof of identification and to , in addition to examining any document presented concerning proof of identification of the voter, document of the voter appears invalid, or the document presented concerning proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, and his after examination as provided herein any any , but in the case of a voter who is denied a ballot because the board finds that the voter did not display a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, that voter shall be provided with a provisional ballot pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1999, c.232 (C.19:53C-1 et al.) Except with respect to a person who is herein provided a provisional ballot for failing to display a document as valid proof of identification, the a denied a ballot . The Secretary of State , pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, Starting with the first election held after January 1, 2027 and thereafter, regardless of when an individual registered, the method of voter registration, and any identifying information provided with the voter registration form, the individual shall be permitted to vote at a polling place only after displaying a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17. The requirements herein concerning documented voter identification 52 s.20301 (52 U.S.C. s.20102)

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:31-6.4

  make who is required to provide 42 15301 to No identifying shall be required from the voter → , 52 20901 and Beginning with the first election held after January 1, 2027, regardless of whether the newly registered voter is required to provide personal identification information the first time the voter seeks to vote following his or her registration, and each time voting thereafter, the voter shall provide personal identification information through valid documentation in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17. Beginning with the first election held after January 1, 2027, the voter shall present a , as described in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, as valid proof of voter identification, non-driver identification card number,

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:31-31

  : (a) and (b) beginning with the first election held after January 1, 2027, and subject to the 10-year voting participation record set forth in paragraph (15) of this subsection, a notation of the document provided as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17, to vote using a voting machine instead of a provisional ballot;

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:31A-8

  , and shall present a document as valid proof of identification in accordance with subsection b. of R.S.19:15-17 , if after examining the document presented, is satisfied that it is valid proof of identification,

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 19:53C-1

  was , → or, regardless of the method of registration, is voting in any election on or after January 1, 2027, ;

  amended

• N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.7

  Division of Motor Vehicles chief administrator → Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission The fees above shall not be charged to any person who qualifies for SNAP benefits, beginning with the first election held after January 1, 2027, who requires the identification card as a means of demonstrating valid proof of identification in order to be permitted to vote in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 of the Revised Statutes, and who submits an affidavit of indigence to the chief administrator.

  amended

Action History

1. September 24, 2026

   INT 1RA REF ASL

Sponsors

• Alex Sauickie · Primary
• Dawn Fantasia · Cosponsor

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