Bill > AB919

This bill allows an individual with power of attorney for a person with a cognitive impairment (such as dementia or Alzheimer's) to apply for confidential voter status on their behalf. The application must include a signed statement under penalty of perjury affirming the power of attorney and the cognitive impairment. If approved, the voter's residence address, telephone number, and email address will be kept confidential, and they will be excluded from any public voter lists or rosters. If the voter moves to a new county, their confidential status will transfer, and the new county's elections official must continue to protect their information. The Secretary of State is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the number of applications received and any potential misuse of confidential voter information. The bill also includes provisions for legal protection, stating that government entities cannot be sued for negligence in handling this information unless gross negligence or willful misconduct can be proven. Additionally, the bill addresses potential state-mandated local program costs, with provisions for reimbursement depending on the Commission on State Mandates' determination.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB919