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CA AB2281
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marc Berman
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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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