New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5575: John R. Lewis Empowerment Act of New Jersey-repeal
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
Repeals "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey."
What the bill says
An Act concerning certain voting practices and election policies in this State and repealing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey, P.L.2026, c.31.
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
An Act concerning certain voting practices and election policies in this State and repealing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey, P.L.2026, c.31. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. P.L.2026, c.31 (C.19:15B-1 through 19:15B-22) is repealed. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This bill repeals the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey. Under current law, elections officials are prohibited from prescribing or maintaining voting or elections policies and practices that unnecessarily deny or abridge the right to vote. Local election offices and political subdivisions are also prohibited from using a method of election that has the effect of impairing the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of their choice or influence the outcome of elections, as a result of vote dilution. Any policy or practice that burdens the right to vote is required to be justified by a compelling State interest. Current law also specifies criteria for determining if a violation of law has occurred, including if a voters right to vote has been violated or if the voter has experienced vote dilution. The Attorney General is tasked with investigating and enforcing penalties for alleged violations of voting rights. If a violation occurs, current law provides a remedy …
Sponsors
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- Gregory E. Myhre (R, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF ASL
Subjects: ELECTIONS, STATE GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is A5575?
- A5575 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): John R. Lewis Empowerment Act of New Jersey-repeal.
- What does A5575 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning certain voting practices and election policies in this State and repealing the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey, P.L.2026, c.31.
- What is the status of A5575?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF ASL (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5575?
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for A5575?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5575
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