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AB 930

Elections and voting procedures.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Ward

AB 930 extends mail-in ballot deadlines to 7 days post-election, enhancing voter access and security while improving recount procedures for California elections.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 282, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 930

Summary of AB 930: Elections and Voting Procedures

Bill Number: AB 930
Introduced: February 19, 2025
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 282, Statutes of 2025
Author: Assemblymember Ward
Subject: Elections and Voting Procedures

Purpose and Intent

AB 930 aims to enhance the voting process in California by extending the deadline for mail-in ballots and modifying the procedures for recounts. The bill seeks to ensure that more voters can have their ballots counted and that recount processes are more flexible and secure.

Key Provisions

  1. Extension of Mail-in Ballot Deadline:

    • The bill extends the deadline for mail-in ballots to be considered timely from 3 days to 7 days after election day.
    • Ballots must be received by the elections official via the United States Postal Service or a bona fide private mail delivery company.
    • Conditions for timely casting include:
      • Ballots must be postmarked on or before election day.
      • If there is no postmark, the ballot must be date-stamped by the elections official upon receipt.

  2. Recount Procedures:

    • Voters requesting a recount can specify the order in which votes are recounted, either by the batch in which ballots were scanned or by the order of counties involved in the recount.
    • The bill allows for both manual recounts and recounts using the original voting system, but only one method can be used for all ballots of the same type.
    • Voters must reimburse the county for the costs associated with each member of the recount board.
    • Members of special recount boards must be eligible to register to vote in California.
    • If multiple recount requests are made for the same office or measure, and at least one requests a manual recount, only a manual recount of paper ballots will be conducted.

  3. Security and Privacy Protections:

    • The bill prohibits unauthorized access to voting systems and imposes protections on personal identifying information of voters.

  4. State-Mandated Local Program:

    • By increasing the responsibilities of local elections officials, the bill creates a state-mandated local program. The state is required to reimburse local agencies for costs incurred due to these new mandates, as determined by the Commission on State Mandates.

Impact

  • Voters: The extended deadline for mail-in ballots aims to increase voter participation by allowing more time for ballots to be counted.
  • Local Elections Officials: The bill imposes additional duties and responsibilities, which may require additional resources and funding.
  • Election Integrity: The changes in recount procedures and security measures are designed to enhance the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

Procedural Timeline

  • 2025-10-03: Approved by the Governor.
  • 2025-09-16: Enrolled and presented to the Governor.
  • 2025-09-09: Senate amendments concurred in.
  • 2025-07-01: Passed out of committee and re-referred to Appropriations.
  • 2025-05-19: Passed in the Assembly and sent to the Senate.

AB 930 represents a significant step in modernizing California's election procedures, aiming to improve accessibility and security for voters while ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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