California AB919 would allow individuals with cognitive impairments to have their voter information kept confidential.

California AB919 adds Section 2166.9 to the Elections Code, enabling a person with power of attorney for an individual with a cognitive impairment to apply for confidential voter status. This status would keep the voter's personal information, such as address and phone number, off public lists. If the voter moves to a new county, the new elections official must honor the confidential status. The bill also protects government entities from negligence claims unless gross negligence or willfulness is shown.

California AB919 would allow individuals with cognitive impairments to have their voter information kept confidential.

California AB919 adds Section 2166.9 to the Elections Code, enabling a person with power of attorney for an individual with a cognitive impairment to apply for confidential voter status. This status would keep the voter's personal information, such as address and phone number, off public lists. If the voter moves to a new county, the new elections official must honor the confidential status. The bill also protects government entities from negligence claims unless gross negligence or willfulness is shown.