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CA SB970

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sabrina Cervantes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to promulgate regulations enabling military or overseas voters to securely return their ballots through electronic transmission methods
  • Amends Elections Code Section 3101 to add new provisions for secure electronic ballot return while maintaining existing requirements for electronic ballot request systems
  • Applies to voters who qualify as military or overseas voters under California election law
  • Requires a majority vote to pass and triggers fiscal committee review but does not require an appropriation or create a local program mandate

Legislative Description

Military or overseas voters.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections and Constitutional Amendments2/11/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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