Bill > A6034

This bill requires election ballots in New Jersey to print voting instructions, specifically the words "Vote for one," "Vote for two," or similar guidance, in a color other than black to make these instructions more visible and easier to understand. The bill amends several sections of state election law, including those governing general election ballots, primary election ballots, voting machine ballots, sample ballots, and mail-in ballots, to mandate that these instructional phrases be printed in an obvious and conspicuous ink color other than black. The purpose of this requirement is to help prevent voter confusion and potential unintentional disenfranchisement by making voting instructions more prominent and distinct from the rest of the ballot text, which will remain printed in black ink. The changes will apply to various types of ballots used in New Jersey elections, including those used in polling places, on voting machines, and for mail-in voting, and will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6034