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 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 input from both party representatives, video surveillance, or access logs. The bill also upgrades penalties for certain election crimes, raising them from third-degree to second-degree offenses with punishments including up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $150,000. These changes apply to all counties in New Jersey handling mail-in ballots, aiming to enhance election security and transparency.