This bill amends the requirements for voter information notices at polling places in New Jersey to include specific information regarding voter fraud. It mandates that the notices contain a statement declaring that "VOTER FRAUD IS A CRIME" and provide general information on federal and state laws that prohibit acts of fraud or misrepresentation, along with the associated penalties. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote and outlines the potential consequences for non-citizens who engage in unlawful voting, including the risk of removal from the United States and jeopardizing future citizenship opportunities.
The bill also maintains existing requirements for county boards of elections to display voter information in both English and any other primary language spoken by at least 10 percent of registered voters in the election district. It ensures that the voter information notice is accessible online and can be modified by local election boards with prior approval from the Secretary of State. The state will cover the costs incurred by local governments for compliance with these new requirements.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 19:12-7.1