California SB1418 mandates preservation of election materials and imposes penalties for tampering with election equipment and materials.

California SB1418 amends the Elections Code to enhance the preservation of election materials and impose penalties for tampering with election equipment and materials. It specifies that individuals who aid in changing or destroying poll lists, ballots, or election returns, or who interfere with voting machines or ballot tally software, face fines and imprisonment. The bill also allows civil actions for penalties up to $50,000 for such acts.

California SB1418 mandates preservation of election materials and imposes penalties for tampering with election equipment and materials.

California SB1418 amends the Elections Code to enhance the preservation of election materials and impose penalties for tampering with election equipment and materials. It specifies that individuals who aid in changing or destroying poll lists, ballots, or election returns, or who interfere with voting machines or ballot tally software, face fines and imprisonment. The bill also allows civil actions for penalties up to $50,000 for such acts.