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NJ S4795
Bill
Status
10/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Mandates bipartisan representation from both Republican and Democratic parties during the opening, processing, and canvassing of mail-in ballots by county boards of elections
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Requires county boards to begin opening mail-in ballots five days before election day, changing this from optional to mandatory
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Establishes minimum security requirements for mail-in ballot storage, including at least one of: dual-key locks requiring officials from both parties, video surveillance, or access logs
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Creates a new second-degree crime for accessing or attempting to access secure mail-in ballot storage areas without appropriate election officials from both parties present, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $150,000
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Upgrades existing election fraud offenses (voting twice, tampering with ballots, destroying election materials, interfering with election officers) from third-degree to second-degree crimes
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 Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
10/27/2025