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NJ S2557
NJ S2557Permits county clerk to remove voters from vote-by-mail lists under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill permits the clerk of each county to remove a voter from lists of qualified voters receiving mail-in ballots if the following circumstances apply: (1) the United States Postal Service returned mail of a ballot, sample ballot, or any other official county election mail sent directly to the named voter; (2) the voter has not used a mail-in ballot for any election in a two-year period; or (3) the United States Postal Service National Change of Address System indicates the voter's recipient address has changed or is undeliverable. Prior to removing a voter from the list the county clerk is required to notify the voter in writing and indicate the reasons for the removal and instruct the voter on the necessary steps to continue to vote by mail. If the voter does not respond to the notice within 30 days of mailing, the county clerk would remove that voter from the list of voters receiving mail-in ballots and send that voter a notice of removal along with an application to re-apply to vote by mail.
AI Summary
This bill permits the county clerk to remove a voter from the list of qualified voters receiving mail-in ballots under certain circumstances. This includes if the voter's mail ballot, sample ballot, or other election mail is returned by the U.S. Postal Service, if the voter has not used a mail-in ballot in the past two years, or if the voter's address has changed or is undeliverable according to the U.S. Postal Service's National Change of Address System. Before removing a voter, the county clerk must notify the voter in writing and give them 30 days to respond. If the voter does not respond, the clerk can remove them from the mail-in ballot list and send them a notice of removal along with an application to re-apply to vote by mail.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 05/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2557 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2557_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2557_I1.PDF |
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