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NJ S1205

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Registered voters may request to receive primary and school election sample ballots via email instead of regular mail from their district board or commissioner of registration

  • Voter email addresses collected for this purpose are protected from public disclosure under the Open Public Records Act and must be redacted from any documents

  • If an email delivery fails, election officials must send a paper copy of the sample ballot to the voter in a timely manner

  • Secretary of State must develop standard procedures with election officials to implement the program, including methods to inform voters of the option and maintain email confidentiality

  • Voters requesting electronic delivery must waive the right to hold election officials legally responsible for delivery failures caused by technical issues beyond official control, such as spam filters or typographical errors in the email address

Legislative Description

Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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