Requires use of paper ballots during conduct of election; requires use of open source voting technology; makes appropriation.

This bill requires all New Jersey counties to use paper ballots with optical scanners (not electronic voting machines) for in-person voting by 2029, with the scanners running open-source software that is publicly accessible. It mandates that only voting machines for people with disabilities may use certified electronic systems, but these must also use open-source software. Counties must retain all paper ballots for two years and verify results by comparing scanner counts with voter logs and precinct totals. The bill directly affects all voters and election officials in New Jersey by changing how votes are recorded and verified during elections.