This bill amends existing election laws in New Jersey to allow county boards of elections the authority to extend the distance within which electioneering is prohibited from the current 100 feet to 200 feet from the outside entrance of polling places and ballot drop boxes. The bill stipulates that electioneering is prohibited inside polling places and within the specified distance, and it requires county boards to provide clear and conspicuous notices of this prohibition, including the penalties for violations.

Additionally, the bill maintains that individuals who violate the electioneering prohibition will face penalties consistent with those currently in place for violations of the 100-foot rule. This change aims to enhance the integrity of the voting process by reducing potential disruptions and ensuring voters can cast their ballots without undue influence or interference.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:15A-1