Bills › NJ
NJ S 4940
"Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act"; requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.
In brief
NJ S 4940 is a state bill in NJ: “"Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act"; requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.” It started in the Senate, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: introduced. Its sponsor is Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Elections 2026. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Introduced
- Sponsor
- Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican)
- Started in
- Senate
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ S 4940, the 'Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act,' requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4940
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/S4940/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
Sign in or join to follow this bill and see it in your account.
Write to your legislators
Members can write to their own legislators about this bill in a few steps: we find who represents you and prepare the letter; you edit it and send it as yourself. Sign in or join.
Anyone can find their legislators and how to reach them.