Bill
A 498
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.
2026-2027 Regular Session
Introduced by Al Barlas and 3 co-sponsors
New Jersey law now requires bipartisan election observers during mail-in ballot processing, mandates secure ballot storage, and increases penalties for election crimes.
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee