This bill amends existing New Jersey election laws to clarify and enforce bilingual accessibility requirements for primary and general election ballots in districts where 10 percent or more of registered voters speak Spanish as their primary language. Specifically, it mandates that the county clerk print official primary and general election ballots in both English and Spanish for these districts. The bill also extends these bilingual requirements to mail-in ballots, including the inner and outer envelopes, as well as the printed instructions for voters.

Additionally, the bill removes a reference to a repealed section of law, ensuring that the language aligns with current legal standards. By reinforcing these bilingual printing requirements, the bill aims to enhance voter accessibility and participation among Spanish-speaking constituents in New Jersey.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:63-7