Clarifies bilingual Spanish and English language accessibility requirements applicable to printing primary and general election ballots in certain districts.
This bill clarifies that New Jersey county clerks must print primary and general election ballots in both English and Spanish in any election district where 10% or more of registered voters have Spanish as their primary language. It directly affects voters in those districts and county clerks responsible for ballot preparation. The key provision specifies the 10% threshold for requiring bilingual ballots, updating existing law to eliminate ambiguity. The bill does not change the requirement but makes it explicit in statute. It applies to all general and primary elections within qualifying districts.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Tony Bucco
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