New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 125: Requires automatic recount for local elections with vote difference of 10 votes or less at candidate's request; provides for geographic regions for judges to adjudicate election recounts and contests; establishes certain adjudication and hearing timelines.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 125 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires automatic recount for local elections with vote difference of 10 votes or less at candidate's request; provides for geographic regions for judges to adjudicate election recounts and contests; establishes certain adjudication and hearing timelines. Primary sponsor: Al Barlas (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Al Barlas (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.