New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 279: Requires commissioner of registration to move voters with undeliverable mail-in ballots to inactive file; removes such inactive voters from Statewide voter registration system following failure to vote in two consecutive federal general elections.

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

Plain-language summary

A 279 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires commissioner of registration to move voters with undeliverable mail-in ballots to inactive file; removes such inactive voters from Statewide voter registration system following failure to vote in two consecutive federal general elections. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), Greg McGuckin (Republican), Al Barlas (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Kanitra (Republican); Greg McGuckin (Republican); Al Barlas (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.