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CA AB2573
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
LaShae Sharp-Collins
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AI Summary
- Requires elected officials and candidates to submit a written request to make their residence address, telephone number, and email address confidential, replacing the previous automatic confidentiality system
- Extends confidentiality protections to immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child) living at the same residence if named in the official's or candidate's request
- Maintains confidentiality for elected officials until two years after leaving office, and for candidates until the completion of the official canvass for elections they do not win
- Allows disclosure of confidential voter information only for bona fide journalistic or governmental purposes, requiring journalists to submit documentation including a declaration under penalty of perjury
- Excludes political party county central committee members and their candidates from the definition of "elected official or candidate" eligible for these protections
Legislative Description
Voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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