California AB282 makes seizing election materials a felony to protect election integrity.

California AB282 adds a new section to the Elections Code, making it a felony to seize ballots, election records, or certified voting technology before results are certified. The act aims to protect the integrity of elections by ensuring all lawfully cast ballots are counted. The felony charge carries a penalty of 16 months to 3 years in prison. This law emphasizes the importance of maintaining the sanctity of voting and preventing interference in the election process.

California AB282 makes seizing election materials a felony to protect election integrity.

California AB282 adds a new section to the Elections Code, making it a felony to seize ballots, election records, or certified voting technology before results are certified. The act aims to protect the integrity of elections by ensuring all lawfully cast ballots are counted. The felony charge carries a penalty of 16 months to 3 years in prison. This law emphasizes the importance of maintaining the sanctity of voting and preventing interference in the election process.