A 3173 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits mail-in ballot outer envelope from containing political affiliation or designation visible to public.

This bill prohibits New Jersey mail-in ballot outer envelopes from displaying any visible political party names, symbols, or designations to the public. It directly affects all voters receiving mail-in ballots in New Jersey elections, as county clerks must ensure envelopes contain no political information on their exterior. Key mechanisms require county clerks to use envelopes without visible political content when mailing ballots and to include specific voter instructions on the envelope's exterior. The bill amends existing election laws to mandate this change for both primary and general election mail-in ballots.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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