New Jersey A207 removes mail-in ballot acceptance after election day and increases penalties for ballot messenger and bearer violations.

New Jersey A207 amends election laws by removing provisions that allow mail-in ballots to be accepted after election day. The bill specifies that only ballots received by the county board within 144 hours after polls close and those postmarked by election day will be counted. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for violations of ballot messenger and bearer limits, including candidates acting as messengers or bearers. Those found guilty of such violations face a crime of the second degree and potential disenfranchisement.

New Jersey A207 removes mail-in ballot acceptance after election day and increases penalties for ballot messenger and bearer violations.

New Jersey A207 amends election laws by removing provisions that allow mail-in ballots to be accepted after election day. The bill specifies that only ballots received by the county board within 144 hours after polls close and those postmarked by election day will be counted. Additionally, the bill increases penalties for violations of ballot messenger and bearer limits, including candidates acting as messengers or bearers. Those found guilty of such violations face a crime of the second degree and potential disenfranchisement.