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S 1738

New Jersey Senate bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Elections, mail-in ballots-remove provisions for acceptance after election day.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-S-1738
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Senate introduced 2026-01-13
Elections / Voting
Summary

Removes provisions for acceptance of mail-in ballots received after election day; increases penalties for violation of ballot messenger and bearer limits and candidate prohibition.

Sponsor
Space, Parker
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RS REF SSG
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