S.2947

Prohibits acceptance, offer, or provision of monetary or non-monetary compensation of mail-in ballot messengers or bearers; allows certain facility employees and volunteers to serve as messengers or bearers.

Chamber Passed·3/24/25

New Jersey S2947 prohibits monetary or non-monetary compensation for mail-in ballot messengers or bearers.

New Jersey S2947 amends existing law to prohibit the acceptance, offer, or provision of any consideration to mail-in ballot messengers or bearers. This includes cash, goods, services, or intangible property. The bill allows certain facility employees and volunteers to serve as messengers or bearers, provided they do not accept any form of compensation. Messengers must authenticate their identity and signature with the county clerk. The bill also limits the number of voters a messenger or bearer can serve, allowing up to five if they are immediate family members in the same household.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–8 · Mar 24, 2025
Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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8 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2024

9:00 AM

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing

May 16, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing

History

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (30-8)

Mar 24, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Jun 17, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading