Politics
California governor signs election security laws ahead of midterm elections
New legislation penalizes unauthorized ballot seizures, extends drop-off hours, and mandates reporting of technology tampering.
The short version
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 election security bills aimed at preventing interference in upcoming elections.[The Hill]
- The legislation penalizes unauthorized pre-certification ballot seizures, extends mail-in drop-off hours, and penalizes interference with ballot delivery.[The Hill · The Guardian]
- Election officials must now notify state authorities about any attempts to access election records or technology.[The Hill]
Key facts
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of 13 election security bills into law.[The Hill]
- The legislation bars the seizure of ballots or election records before certification and imposes felony penalties on officials directing staff to disrupt mail ballot delivery.[The Hill · The Guardian]
- Local election officials are now required to notify the state attorney general and secretary of state if attempts are made to acquire election technology or records.[The Hill]
- The bills also include measures extending mail-in voting drop-off hours.[The Guardian]
Sources
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