- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Oct 3, 2025
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
What it does
Existing law requires an elections official, upon receiving a vote by mail ballot, to compare the signature on the identification envelope with either the signature appearing on the voter's affidavit or other signature appearing on a form that is part of the voter's registration record. Existing law prohibits an elections official from reviewing or considering a voter's party preference, race, or ethnicity when comparing signatures. Existing law requires an elections official, if it is determined that the signatures do not compare, to notify the voter of the opportunity to verify the voter's signature, as specified. Existing law prohibits an elections official from rejecting a vote by mail…
Where it goes next
Law in California. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
Looking this up…
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
In the news
Reporting that may mention this subject. Possible matches are labeled.
Loading coverage…