Bill > AB2058

This bill amends California's Elections Code to clarify and strengthen regulations surrounding paid voter registration activities, specifically targeting situations where individuals or organizations are compensated for assisting people in registering to vote. It clarifies that organizations paying for voter registration assistance must maintain records of who they compensate, provide those individuals with written information about their responsibilities and potential liabilities, and ensure that any payments are made only after the voter's affidavit of registration is properly completed. The bill also makes it a misdemeanor for anyone to offer or accept payment on a "per-affidavit basis" for voter registration assistance, meaning payment for each individual registered, while still allowing for other forms of compensation that are not directly tied to the number of registrations. Furthermore, it outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential jail time, and specifies that while non-compliance with these rules may not invalidate a voter's registration, it can lead to legal consequences for those involved in the paid registration process.