# New Jersey S420: Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.

New Jersey S420, Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May., is a 221st Legislature (2026-2027) Senate bill sponsored by Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-03-23 (Substituted by A4745 (1R)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: New Jersey S420
- State: New Jersey
- Session: 221st Legislature (2026-2027)
- Title: Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-03-23, Substituted by A4745 (1R)
- Sponsors: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Brian P. Stack (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (89 yes, 23 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Raj Mukherji (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Brian P. Stack (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | RECONSIDER | pass | 29 | 8 |   |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE | pass | 30 | 8 |   |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | RECONSIDER | pass | 30 | 7 |   |

## Actions (7)

- 2026-03-23: Substituted by A4745 (1R) (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: RCON/V — (29-8) (Stack) (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: RCON/V — (30-7) (Stack) (Senate)
- 2026-03-23: Passed Senate — (30-8) (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: 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

- Senate Judiciary (3/19/26 1R), 2026-03-24: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_R1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_R1.PDF)
- Senate Judiciary Substitute (3/19/26), 2026-03-20: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_S1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_S1.PDF)
- As Introduced, 2025-12-11: [HTML](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_I1.HTM), [PDF](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_I1.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Senate Judiciary (3/19/26 1R) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_R1.HTM)
- [Senate Judiciary (3/19/26 1R) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_R1.PDF)
- [Senate Judiciary Substitute (3/19/26) (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_S1.HTM)
- [Senate Judiciary Substitute (3/19/26) (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_S1.PDF)
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_I1.HTM)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S0500/420_I1.PDF)

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- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NJ-S420-2026-2027 (as of 2026-10-12).