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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading