SB259 amends the Elections Code to criminalize interference with vote by mail ballots.

SB259 amends Section 18577 of the Elections Code to establish penalties for interfering with vote by mail ballots. Specifically, it makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in charge of a completed vote by mail ballot to interfere with its return to the local elections official, punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine up to $10,000, or both. It also makes it a felony for a person with authority to direct others to engage in such prohibited conduct.

SB259 amends the Elections Code to criminalize interference with vote by mail ballots.

SB259 amends Section 18577 of the Elections Code to establish penalties for interfering with vote by mail ballots. Specifically, it makes it a misdemeanor for anyone in charge of a completed vote by mail ballot to interfere with its return to the local elections official, punishable by up to six months in county jail, a fine up to $10,000, or both. It also makes it a felony for a person with authority to direct others to engage in such prohibited conduct.