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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.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase security and transparency in New Jersey’s mail-in voting process. It requires bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots, mandates secure storage of these ballots, and upgrades penalties for election-related crimes such as fraud and interference with election officials. The goal is to bolster confidence in the integrity of elections.
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Primary sponsors
Al Barlas
Cosponsors
Alex Sauickie
Gerry Scharfenberger
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