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CA SB91
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Allen
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AI Summary
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Reduces the early voting period for vote centers in all-mailed ballot elections from 10 days to 5 days before election day, while maintaining the requirement of at least one vote center per 50,000 registered voters during this period
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Vote centers must still operate for a minimum of 8 hours per day during the early voting period, continuing daily up to and including the fourth day before the election
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Counties conducting all-mailed ballot elections must continue to provide ballot drop-off locations (at least 1 per 15,000 registered voters) open at least 28 days before the election
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The bill maintains existing requirements for vote center accessibility, language assistance, and services for voters with disabilities under federal voting rights laws
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Amends Elections Code Section 4005, which is set to remain in effect until December 31, 2029, with updated provisions taking effect January 1, 2030
Legislative Description
All-mailed ballot elections: vote centers.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
6/10/2025