New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4812: John R. Lewis Empowerment Act of New Jersey-repeal
Status: In committee, October 15, 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 15, 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 P.L.2026, c.31 (C.19:15B-1 through 19:15B-22) is repealed. 2.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
- Parker Space (R, 24) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SSG
Subjects: ELECTIONS, STATE GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is S4812?
- S4812 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): John R. Lewis Empowerment Act of New Jersey-repeal.
- What does S4812 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 S4812?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SSG (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4812?
- Parker Space (R, 24).
- Where is the official record for S4812?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4812
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