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.

This bill requires New Jersey county election boards to have bipartisan representation from both major political parties when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots. It mandates secure storage of mail-in ballots using specific security measures like dual-key locks requiring both party officials' keys, video surveillance, or access logs. The bill also upgrades penalties for election-related crimes, increasing punishments for offenses like voting twice, altering ballots, or destroying election materials from third-degree to second-degree felonies. These changes directly affect county election boards, election officials, and voters by establishing new procedures for mail-in ballot processing and strengthening election security. The bill aims to enhance transparency and security in mail-in ballot handling while increasing consequences for election fraud.