Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 412, Statutes of 2026.
Summary
The bill adds new aggravating factors for criminal threats, allowing courts to consider threats against county or city elections officials and local agency officials. It also establishes a new Government Code section that lets advisory (subsidiary) bodies hold teleconferenced meetings under strict notice, agenda, public‑access, and video‑appearance requirements, with the rules set to expire in 2030. The changes aim to protect public officials while improving public participation in local governance.
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