New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4863: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

Introduced Last action October 19, 2026: Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading

Plain-language summary

S 4863 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic); Nick Scutari (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.