This bill mandates the provision of accessible mail-in ballots for voters with disabilities in New Jersey. When a county clerk receives a request for such a ballot from a registered voter with a disability, they are required to send the ballot electronically, ensuring that it includes features that facilitate understanding, marking, and submitting the ballot. Key features of the accessible mail-in ballot include electronic delivery, guided audible prompts for readability, the ability to mark and confirm selections, and options for printing or electronically submitting the ballot if the voter qualifies as electronic return eligible.
The bill also defines "electronic return eligible" voters as those who are blind, have significant visual impairments, or are physically unable to mark a ballot. It emphasizes that the Secretary of State will work with county clerks and election boards to create uniform guidelines for implementing these provisions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can participate in elections more effectively.