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NJ A6083
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Al Barlas
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AI Summary
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Requires bipartisan representation from both Republican and Democratic parties during all mail-in ballot opening, canvassing, and envelope separation processes by county boards of elections
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Mandates county boards begin opening mail-in ballots five days prior to election day, changing current law which only permits but does not require early processing
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Establishes minimum security requirements for mail-in ballot storage, requiring at least one of: dual-key locks requiring representatives from each party, video surveillance of storage entrances, or access logs
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Creates new crime of second degree (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for accessing mail-in ballot storage areas without appropriate election officials from each party present
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Upgrades existing election fraud crimes from third degree to second degree felonies, including double voting, ballot tampering, destroying ballots or poll lists, and interfering with election officers
Legislative Description
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.
State and Local Government
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
11/24/2025