Bill > A2230

This bill establishes early voting in New Jersey, allowing registered voters to cast their ballots at designated polling places for a period starting 15 days before a general election and ending two days before it, using paper ballots that are also used for vote-by-mail. Municipalities holding regular elections in May can also opt to offer early voting. The number of early voting locations in each county will depend on the number of registered voters, with specific requirements for accessibility and geographic distribution, and these locations cannot be public school buildings. Early voting sites will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with provisions for voters in line at closing time. The bill also outlines procedures for voter verification, challenger appointments, public reporting of early voting tallies, and the security of ballots. It mandates that early votes are not counted until after the polls close on election day and includes provisions for state reimbursement of additional costs incurred by counties and municipalities for implementing early voting. The bill also makes amendments to existing laws regarding election notices and sample ballots to include information about early voting.