This bill establishes a mobile voting pilot program for municipal elections in New Jersey, directed by the Secretary of State in collaboration with local election officials. The program allows qualified voters to cast their votes electronically using a qualified electronic transmission system, alongside traditional mail-in ballots and in-person voting. The electronic system is designed to ensure data security and voter integrity through various measures, including end-to-end encryption, multifactor authentication, and biometric verification. Additionally, the system will be accessible to voters with disabilities and will comply with relevant digital accessibility standards.
The Secretary of State will procure a qualified vendor to develop and implement the electronic transmission system, which must be capable of performing all necessary voting functions. Municipal clerks in participating municipalities will be responsible for notifying voters about the pilot program and ensuring contingencies are in place in case of technology failures. The program is set to run for eight years, with evaluations and reports on its effectiveness required after each municipal election. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of voter data and prohibits its sale or exploitation for non-administrative purposes.