This bill amends the early voting provisions for regular municipal elections held in May in New Jersey. It allows municipalities to adopt an ordinance permitting the early voting period to start on the 11th calendar day before the election, thereby extending the early voting period from the current requirement of starting on the 4th calendar day prior to the election. This change enables municipalities to offer up to 10 days of early voting, enhancing voter access and participation in these elections.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the conduct of early voting, including the use of electronic poll books and optical-scan voting machines, as well as the designation of public locations for early voting. It ensures that all early voting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities and that the integrity and security of the voting process are upheld. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 19:15A-1