Elections: Voter Bill of Rights.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates California’s Voter Bill of Rights to explicitly inform voters of their right to receive a replacement ballot if they do not have their ballot, if it’s damaged, or if they’ve made a mistake on it. It expands upon existing rights, including the right to assistance in voting, election materials in other languages, and the ability to report election irregularities. The bill also establishes a toll-free number for voters to report voting rights issues or election fraud.
Key provisions
- Requires voters to be informed of the right to receive a replacement ballot if their ballot is missing, damaged, or contains errors.
- Guarantees the right to request and receive assistance in casting a ballot.
- Ensures access to election materials in languages other than English when sufficient residents warrant it.
- Provides the right to report illegal or fraudulent election activity.
- Establishes a toll-free phone number for voters to report voting rights issues or election fraud.
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to develop regulations and revise the Voter Bill of Rights for clarity.
- Specifies how the Voter Bill of Rights must be displayed in the voter information guide and precinct supplies.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters
- Elections Officials
- California Residents
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