Requires at least one drive-up ballot drop box in each county; requires certain information to be posted at ballot drop boxes and locations.
S 1636 requires every New Jersey county to provide at least one drive-up ballot drop box (designed with accessible features like turning radius and curb cuts) available 24/7. County election boards must establish a minimum of 10 ballot drop boxes total, including locations at county government buildings, municipalities over 5,000 residents, and college campuses with over 5,000 students. The bill mandates ADA-compliant sites with security cameras, prohibits political displays within 100 feet, and requires all locations to be accessible. This directly affects county election boards’ operations and expands voter access to secure ballot drop options.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
P
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
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