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NJ A3375
NJ A3375Prohibits acceptance, offer, or provision of consideration for mail-in ballot messengers or bearers.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the acceptance, offer, or provision of consideration to a mail-in ballot messenger or bearer. Under current law, messengers are authorized through an application process to deliver blank mail-in ballots to qualified voters who are either family members or residents of the same county. Once a ballot is completed by a voter, a bearer may deliver a limited number of voter ballots from voters back to the county board of elections, to a ballot drop box, or to a regular mailbox. Under this bill, no person who serves as an authorized messenger or as a bearer will be permitted to accept consideration of any sort. No person will be permitted to offer or give consideration of any sort to an authorized messenger or bearer. Consideration means, but is not limited to, cash or the purchase of goods, services, or intangible property.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits anyone from offering, giving, or accepting any form of payment or benefit, referred to as "consideration" (which includes cash, goods, services, or intangible property), in exchange for someone acting as a mail-in ballot messenger or bearer. Mail-in ballot messengers are authorized individuals who can pick up blank mail-in ballots for qualified voters, typically family members or residents of the same county, after going through an application process. Bearers are individuals who can return completed mail-in ballots to election officials, drop boxes, or mailboxes. This new provision aims to prevent any financial incentives or exchanges related to these roles, ensuring the integrity of the mail-in voting process by prohibiting compensation for messengers and bearers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3375 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3375_I1.HTM |
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