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CA AB3075

Office of Elections Cybersecurity.


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Introduced
02/16/2018
In Committee
06/06/2018
Crossed Over
05/03/2018
Passed
08/13/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/28/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 10.5 to the Elections Code, relating to elections.

AI Summary

This bill would create the Office of Elections Cybersecurity within the California Secretary of State's office. The office would be responsible for coordinating efforts between state and local elections officials to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents that could interfere with the security or integrity of elections. The office would also monitor and counteract false or misleading information about the electoral process that could suppress voter participation or disrupt the administration of elections. The office would share threat information, develop best practices, advise the Secretary of State, and serve as a liaison between state, federal, and local agencies on election cybersecurity issues.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 241, Statutes of 2018. (on 08/28/2018)

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