Requires mail-in ballot applications to include prepaid postage.
This bill requires mail-in ballot application forms sent to voters to include prepaid postage, paid for by the State of New Jersey. It directly affects voters who request mail-in ballots, eliminating the need for them to pay postage when returning the application. The key provision updates existing election law to mandate that the state covers the postage cost for these forms, streamlining the process for voters. The change applies to all mail-in ballot applications submitted by mail, as specified in the bill's amendments to election statutes.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
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
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Vin Gopal
DDemocratic
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