# New Jersey S282: Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **

New Jersey S282, Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **, is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Joseph P. Cryan (Democratic), Nicholas P. Scutari (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-06-30 (Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S282
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Establishes "John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey." **
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-06-30, Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R)
- Sponsors: Joseph P. Cryan (Democratic), Nicholas P. Scutari (Democratic), Shirley K. Turner (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Joseph P. Cryan (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Nicholas P. Scutari (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Shirley K. Turner (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Renee C. Burgess (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Linda R. Greenstein (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Gordon M. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: John F. McKeon (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Angela V. McKnight (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Paul D. Moriarty (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Troy Singleton (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Bob Smith (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Britnee N. Timberlake (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Benjie E. Wimberly (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (6)

- 2026-06-30: Substituted by A1715 (ACS/3R) (Senate)
- 2026-06-28: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: REP/SCS, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-05-14: TRANS Senate Judiciary Committee (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (Senate)

## Bill text

- 7/2/26; 1R SCS, 2026-07-02: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E2.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations (6/28/26 1R SCS), 2026-07-01: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_R1.PDF)
- Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26 SCS), 2026-06-29: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S2.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S2.PDF)
- 6/11/26; SCS, 2026-06-11: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E1.PDF)
- Senate Judiciary (5/21/26 SCS), 2026-05-22: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_U1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_U1.PDF)
- Senate Judiciary Substitute (5/21/26 SCS), 2026-05-22: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2026-05-21: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_I1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [7/2/26; 1R SCS (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E2.HTM)
- [7/2/26; 1R SCS (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E2.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (6/28/26 1R SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations (6/28/26 1R SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26 SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S2.HTM)
- [Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26 SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S2.PDF)
- [6/11/26; SCS (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E1.HTM)
- [6/11/26; SCS (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_E1.PDF)
- [Senate Judiciary (5/21/26 SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_U1.HTM)
- [Senate Judiciary (5/21/26 SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_U1.PDF)
- [Senate Judiciary Substitute (5/21/26 SCS) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Judiciary Substitute (5/21/26 SCS) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/282_I1.PDF)

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- [S4420: Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine co…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4420-2026-2027)
- [S4515: Authorizes dual employment by certain employees of Rutgers University and affil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4515-2026-2027)
- [S4413: Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids progra…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S4413-2026-2027)
- [S2962: Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for mili…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S2962-2026-2027)
- [A4072: Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contrac…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-A4072-2026-2027)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S282-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-12).