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NJ S4835
NJ S4835Allows voter to cure mail-in ballot due to certain envelope deficiencies or missing certificate, and to vote by provisional ballot following receipt of cure letter.
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Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Passed
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows voter to cure mail-in ballot due to certain envelope deficiencies or missing certificate, and to vote by provisional ballot following receipt of cure letter.
AI Summary
This bill allows voters to correct certain errors on their mail-in ballots, such as issues with the envelope or a missing certificate, by providing a "cure letter" and a chance to fix the problem. If a voter receives a cure letter indicating their mail-in ballot has a defect, they can choose to vote in person using a provisional ballot instead of curing their mail-in ballot. A provisional ballot is a temporary ballot used when there's a question about a voter's eligibility or ballot status, and it's counted only after eligibility is confirmed. This measure aims to ensure that minor mistakes don't prevent eligible voters from having their ballots counted and to build trust in the election process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.322. (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4835 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/15/26; 3R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E3.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/13/26; 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R3.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 1/8/26 2R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S3.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R2.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ASL 1/5/26 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S2.PDF |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/4/25; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SBA 11/13/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_I2.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_I1.HTM |
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