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CA AB2281

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marc Berman

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Office of Elections Cybersecurity's authority to consult with academic researchers when developing best practices for protecting against election cybersecurity threats
  • Requires the office to assess whether additional state resources are needed to replace election cybersecurity resources previously provided by the federal government
  • Amends existing Elections Code Section 10.5, which established the Office of Elections Cybersecurity within the Secretary of State's office
  • The office's existing duties include coordinating cyber threat information sharing, monitoring false or misleading election information online, and protecting internet-connected election systems like voter registration databases and results websites

Legislative Description

Office of Elections Cybersecurity.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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