Elections.

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 eliminates the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 and replaces it with a notice‑letter system that forces local governments to fix election practices that suppress votes, especially for protected‑class voters. It sets 45‑day deadlines, public‑hearing and map‑draft requirements, and lets plaintiffs sue for injunctions and recover limited costs. The Attorney General oversees pre‑approval of any contested election practice.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 59. Noes 18. Page 6495.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Jul 1, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 23, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Coms. on ELECTIONS and JUD.
2. May 20, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 27, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
11. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 2. Page 3978.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 3971.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

The 12 most recent of 20 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Sabrina Cervantes (D) · sponsor
• Cervantes

Bill text

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