A498

Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A498 requires bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots, mandates secure storage of mail-in ballots, and.

New Jersey A498 amends election laws to require county boards of elections to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots. This bipartisan representation reflects the political parties having membership on the board. The bill also mandates that county boards of elections begin opening mail-in ballots five days prior to the election, a change from the current law that allows but does not require this process to begin up to five days before the election.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee