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A 915

Requires voting machines to be recertified annually and after software modifications.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey requires annual voting machine recertification and testing after any software updates to ensure election equipment security and accuracy.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Bill Summary · A 915

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 915 mandates that voting machines in New Jersey undergo annual recertification and must be recertified whenever their software is modified. This creates a regular testing and validation schedule for election equipment to ensure it functions accurately and securely.

Why is this important

Voting machine integrity directly affects election credibility and public confidence in results. Regular recertification can identify malfunctions, security vulnerabilities, or software issues before they impact actual elections. This addresses longstanding concerns about election equipment maintenance and oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Annual recertification requires funding for testing personnel, facilities, and procedures—expenses that may burden smaller counties or municipalities
  • Operational burden: Recertifying machines annually could complicate election administration timelines and require coordination with multiple county officials
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill may need clarification on what constitutes a "software modification" requiring recertification (minor patches vs. major updates) and who determines this
  • Liability questions: Unclear whether vendors, counties, or the state bears responsibility if recertified machines still malfunction

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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