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NJ S3506
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Requires county clerks to print official primary and general election ballots bilingually in English and Spanish for election districts where 10% or more of registered voters have Spanish as their primary language.
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Extends the same bilingual printing requirements to mail-in ballots, inner and outer envelopes, and printed directions for preparation and transmitting of ballots.
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Codifies in statute the language requirements for official ballots to align with existing requirements for sample ballots, which must already be bilingual facsimiles of official ballots in qualifying districts.
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Applies to New Jersey elections and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Clarifies bilingual Spanish and English language accessibility requirements applicable to printing primary and general election ballots in certain districts.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/12/2026