SB73

Elections.

Chamber Passed·1/27/26

California SB73 amends the Elections Code to enhance election security and integrity by imposing penalties for interfering with voting processes and.

California SB73 amends the Elections Code to strengthen election security and integrity. It imposes penalties on individuals who interfere with voting processes, such as altering or destroying poll lists or ballots, or who interfere with ballot tally software. The bill also prohibits unauthorized access to voting machines and equipment by law enforcement personnel without proper authorization. Additionally, it mandates inspections of voting machines and systems to ensure accuracy and requires public observation and challenge of vote-by-mail ballot processing.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 57–19 · Jan 27
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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19 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

May 6

9:00 AM

Assembly Elections Hearing

History

May 22

Assembly

Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.

May 22

Senate

In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

May 18

Assembly

Read third time and amended.