New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1371: Requires automatic machine recount for certain elections that result in tie vote and establishes process to resolve subsequent tie votes.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1371 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires automatic machine recount for certain elections that result in tie vote and establishes process to resolve subsequent tie votes. Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic).