Elections in 2026 through 2029.

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

Starting with the November 2026 general election and covering all elections through 2029, the bill requires counties to provide more mail‑ballot drop‑off sites, keeps those sites open at least 30 days before voting, and counts ballots received up to 10 days after Election Day as timely. It also bars law‑enforcement arrests within 200 feet of a polling place on Election Day (except for serious crimes) and lets counties broaden the electioneering buffer zone. The changes aim to reduce voter intimidation and improve access to mail voting.

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Vote

Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 57. Noes 18. Page 7031.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 31, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Jul 1, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026

History

1. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2. May 19, 2026Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 28, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 3976.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. 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.
12. Apr 15, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

The 12 most recent of 23 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Tom Umberg (D) · sponsor
• Cervantes
• Umberg
• Valencia

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