John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Passes New Jersey Assembly
Summary
The New Jersey Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1715, titled the 'John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey,' with a vote of 54-20-0. This bill aims to enhance voter empowerment and is currently in the engrossed stage, progressing towards potential enactment.
What changed
The New Jersey Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1715, also known as the 'John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey,' with a significant majority vote of 54-20-0. This legislative action indicates a substantive change in the state's election laws, likely introducing new provisions or modifications related to voter registration, access, or participation. The bill has passed the Assembly and is progressing through the legislative process.
Entities operating within New Jersey, particularly those with a role in voter engagement or election administration, should monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative chambers. While specific compliance requirements are not yet detailed, the passage by the Assembly suggests a strong likelihood of enactment. Further review of the bill's text will be necessary to understand the precise obligations, deadlines, and any potential impact on operations or consumer-facing activities once it becomes law.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative progress of Assembly Bill 1715.
- Review the final text of the 'John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey' upon enactment to identify specific compliance obligations.
- Assess potential impacts on voter engagement or election administration processes.
Source document (simplified)
NJ A1715 | 2026-2027 | Regular Session
New Jersey Assembly Bill 1715
NJ State Legislature page for A1715
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Note: Carry Over of previous A4083
Note: Carry Over of previous S3009
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 43)
Status: Engrossed on March 23 2026 - 50% progression
Action: 2026-03-23 - Passed by the Assembly (54-20-0)
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
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Title
Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
Sponsors
| Rep. Verlina Reynolds-Jackson [D] | Rep. William Sampson [D] | Rep. Shanique Speight [D] | Rep. William Spearman [D] |
| Rep. Cleopatra Tucker [D] | Rep. Linda Carter [D] | Rep. Anthony Verrelli [D] | Rep. Michael Venezia [D] |
| Rep. Tennille McCoy [D] | Rep. Mitchelle Drulis [D] | Rep. Joe Danielsen [D] | Rep. Shama Haider [D] |
| Rep. Annette Quijano [D] | Rep. Alexander Schnall [D] | Rep. Ellen Park [D] | Rep. Rosy Bagolie [D] |
| Rep. Christopher Tully [D] | Rep. Lisa Swain [D] | Rep. Gary Schaer [D] | Rep. Kevin Egan [D] |
| Rep. Clinton Calabrese [D] | Rep. Alixon Collazos-Gill [D] | Rep. Carmen Morales [D] | Rep. Sterley Stanley [D] |
| Rep. Robert Karabinchak [D] | Rep. Cody Miller [D] | Rep. Roy Freiman [D] | Rep. Melinda Kane [D] |
| Rep. Balvir Singh [D] | Rep. Yvonne Lopez [D] | Rep. Al Abdelaziz [D] | Rep. Louis Greenwald [D] |
| Rep. Wayne DeAngelo [D] | Rep. Kenyatta Stewart [D] | Rep. William Moen [D] | Rep. Marisa Sweeney [D] |
| Rep. Katie Brennan [D] | Rep. Chigozie Onyema [D] | Rep. Maureen Rowan [D] | Rep. Jerry Walker [D] |
| Rep. Ravi Bhalla [D] | Rep. Larry Wainstein [D] | Rep. Gabriel Rodriguez [D] | |
Roll Calls
2026-03-23 - Assembly - Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage (Y: 54 N: 20 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Assembly - Assembly Floor: Table Motion (Y: 41 N: 20 NV: 19 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-19 - Assembly - Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments (Y: 8 N: 4 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-02-19 - Assembly - Assembly State and Local Government Committee: Reported with Substitution (Y: 5 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-23 | Assembly | Passed by the Assembly (54-20-0) |
| 2026-03-23 | Assembly | Motion To Table (Quijano) (43-20-0) |
| 2026-03-23 | Assembly | Motion To Aa (Flynn) |
| 2026-03-19 | Assembly | Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading |
| 2026-02-19 | Assembly | Reported as an Assembly Committee Substitute and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee |
| 2026-01-13 | Assembly | Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee |
Same As/Similar To
A4083 (Carry Over) 2026-01-08 - Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
S3009 (Carry Over) 2024-04-08 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
S282 (Same As) 2026-01-13 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Subjects
New Jersey State Sources
| Type | Source |
| --- | --- |
| Summary | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1715 |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_I1.HTM |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_U1.HTM |
| Text | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_R1.HTM |
| Supplement | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_S1.PDF |
| Supplement | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_E1.PDF |
| Supplement | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_S2.PDF |
| Supplement | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1715_E2.PDF |
| Roll Call | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1715 |
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