Office of Elections Cybersecurity.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill establishes an Office of Elections Cybersecurity within the Secretary of State’s office. It will coordinate with federal, state, local agencies, academic researchers and private groups to develop best practices, protect election‑related online systems, and counter false information that could suppress voters. The office will also assess whether California needs to fund cybersecurity resources that were previously provided by the federal government.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 11. Page 6918.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Apr 15, 2026
• Elections
  Elections · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
2. May 12, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 11, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 55. Noes 9. Page 4991.)
4. Apr 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 29, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 10. Noes 1.) (April 29).
6. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
8. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
9. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Marc Berman (D) · sponsor
• Berman

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