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NJ S3653
Bill
Status
9/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the 144-hour post-election window for counting mail-in ballots that are postmarked by election day, requiring all mail-in ballots to be received before polls close to be counted
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Removes the 48-hour grace period for mail-in ballots received without a postmark, ending the practice of counting late-arriving ballots
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Increases penalties for violating ballot messenger/bearer limits from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime for anyone serving as messenger or bearer for more than three voters in an election
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Elevates penalties to a second-degree crime for candidates who illegally serve as messengers or bearers in elections where they appear on the ballot
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Conviction for messenger/bearer violations results in disenfranchisement until pardoned or restored by law, in addition to other authorized penalties
Legislative Description
Removes provisions for acceptance of mail-in ballots received after election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
9/26/2024