Revises processing of valid mail-in ballots received after closure of polls.
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Overview
This bill changes how New Jersey counts mail-in ballots received after the polls close. Mail-in ballots received after the polls close and meeting certain criteria (postmark date and within a specific timeframe) will be considered valid. These ballots will be numbered and initialed by election officials before being opened and counted, and will remain in their inner envelopes until 61 days after receipt, with limited access only for legal proceedings. The bill aims to clarify the process and maintain security during this period.
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Joseph Pennacchio
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