New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5148: Requires automatic recount in elections decided by less than 0.5 percent of votes cast; provides for recount in certain other elections upon timely application; requires deposit of funds pending results of recount.

In committee Last action May 28, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 5148 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires automatic recount in elections decided by less than 0.5 percent of votes cast; provides for recount in certain other elections upon timely application; requires deposit of funds pending results of recount. Primary sponsor: Greg McGuckin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Greg McGuckin (Republican).