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NJ S1640
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
- County boards of elections would be required to open ballot drop boxes for fire district elections, matching existing requirements for municipal, school, and special elections
- At minimum, two ballot drop boxes must be opened: one nearest the municipal clerk's office and one at the board of elections or county office location
- Boards of elections must retrieve mail-in ballots from drop boxes at least once per week during fire district elections
- Amends P.L.2020, c.72 (C.19:63-16.1) to add fire district elections to the list of elections requiring ballot drop box access
- Sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (District 16) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session in the New Jersey 222nd Legislature
Legislative Description
Permits county board of elections to open certain ballot drop boxes for fire district elections.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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