S.847

Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S847 mandates a "Do Not Forward" label on mail-in ballot envelopes, allows voters to correct missing or detached certificates, and.

New Jersey S847 introduces several provisions concerning mail-in ballots. It requires the inclusion of a "Do Not Forward. Return to Sender. Return Postage Guaranteed." label on mail-in ballot envelopes to prevent unauthorized handling. The bill also allows voters to correct their mail-in ballots if the Certificate of Mail-in Voter is missing or detached. Additionally, it mandates that certain voter data be entered into the voter file within 30 days.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee