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NJ S3506

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Extends the same bilingual printing requirements to mail-in ballots, inner and outer envelopes, and printed directions for preparation and transmitting of ballots.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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