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NJ S4835

NJ S4835
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.


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Introduced
11/06/2025
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
Passed
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4835 11/06/2025
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/15/26; 3R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E3.PDF 01/22/2026
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/13/26; 2R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E2.PDF 01/13/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R3.HTM 01/09/2026
Analysis - Statement AAP 1/8/26 2R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S3.PDF 01/09/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R2.HTM 01/06/2026
Analysis - Statement ASL 1/5/26 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S2.PDF 01/06/2026
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 12/4/25; 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_E1.PDF 12/04/2025
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_R1.HTM 11/14/2025
Analysis - Statement SBA 11/13/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_S1.PDF 11/14/2025
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_I2.HTM 11/10/2025
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4835_I1.HTM 11/07/2025
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