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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kanitra | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg McGuckin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee