New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 585: Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 585 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| 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
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee