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NJ A1555
Bill
Status
Passed
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clinton Calabrese
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AI Summary
- Expands mail-in ballot curing options to include deficiencies such as failing to insert the ballot in the inner envelope, missing or unsigned certificates, unsealed envelopes, and envelopes with tampered seals
- Requires county boards of elections to send voters a cure letter and new ballot when these defects occur, allowing voters to submit the corrected ballot by mail, in person, or via ballot drop box
- Allows voters who receive a cure letter for any mail-in ballot defect to instead vote in-person using a provisional ballot during early voting or on election day
- Mandates county boards of elections to meet at least twice weekly during the four weeks preceding general elections and at least once weekly during the three weeks before all other elections to process ballots and curing procedures
- Requires all cure letters to include instructions informing voters of their option to vote in-person via provisional ballot as an alternative to curing the mail-in ballot
Legislative Description
Allows voter to cure mail-in ballot due to certain envelope deficiencies or missing certificate, and to vote by provisional ballot following receipt of cure letter.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.322.
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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