Bill > A5178

This bill provides a new accommodation for blind or physically disabled voters at polling places in New Jersey, allowing them to move to the front of any voter line and be given priority to cast their ballot quickly and easily. The legislation recognizes that while some disabled voters may choose mail-in voting, many prefer to vote in person and can find waiting in long lines challenging. Specifically, the bill mandates that blind or physically disabled voters shall be permitted to move ahead of other voters waiting to enter the polling place or election booth, ensuring they can vote in an expedient manner. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this new provision, using the established Administrative Procedure Act as the framework for developing these guidelines. The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning polling places would be required to accommodate these voters right away.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5178