New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

A 498 — Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ASL

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Mail-in ballots-have bipartisan representation when opening & canvassing

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 24, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ASL

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 498 do?
Mail-in ballots-have bipartisan representation when opening & canvassing
Who sponsors A 498?
A 498 is sponsored by Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican), Sauickie, Alex (Republican), Fantasia, Dawn (Republican), and Barlas, Al (Republican).
What is the current status of A 498?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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