New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1715: Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1715 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic), Joe Cryan (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 59 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.31.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 50
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joe Cryan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Linda Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joe Danielsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Wayne DeAngelo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kevin Egan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Lou Greenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Walker, Jerry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gordon Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wainstein, Larry | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tennille McCoy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ellen Park | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gary Schaer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Avi Schnall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Bob Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Lisa Swain | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Cleopatra Tucker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Chris Tully | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Onyema, Chigozie U. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved P.L.2026, c.31.
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (57-21-0)
- Received in the Assembly, 2nd Reading on Concurrence
- Passed by the Senate (25-14)
- Motion To Table Sa (25-15) (Ruiz)
- Motion To Sa (Corrado)
- Substituted for S282 (SCS/1R)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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