This bill amends current election law in New Jersey to enhance the reporting requirements for provisional ballots during primary and general elections. It mandates that on the day of each election, county clerks must publicly display an unofficial report detailing the total number of provisional ballots cast in each election district, along with the results of those ballots. This reporting will begin on election day and continue daily until all eligible provisional ballots have been counted and the election is certified. Additionally, the bill requires that by 30 days after the election is certified, a final report of the provisional ballots cast and their results must be made available, also specified by election district.

The bill introduces several key changes to the existing law. It replaces the previous requirement for provisional ballot reporting to start the day after the election with a new requirement for reporting to begin on election day itself. Furthermore, it specifies that the reports must include results of provisional ballots cast and be generated using electronic poll book software. The updates aim to provide greater transparency and timely information regarding provisional ballots, ensuring that voters and election officials have access to accurate data throughout the election process.

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Introduced: 19:52-3.1