Newsom Signs California Bills Aimed at Shielding Elections From Federal Interference
Governor's office says new laws bolster vote-by-mail security and criminalize unauthorized seizure of ballots or election records
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills intended to strengthen election security in the state, including measures designed to guard against federal political interference, his office announced on Sunday, according to the Guardian.
The legislation addresses several contentious national and state electoral issues, the Guardian reported, including an extension of hours for vote-by-mail drop-off locations.
Among the provisions, the bills make it a felony to seize ballots or election records without proper authorization, according to the report.
Newsom's office described the measures as a broader effort to safeguard California's election infrastructure and vote-by-mail system amid concerns about federal political interference under the Trump administration, the Guardian reported.
Further details on the specific bills, their legislative sponsors, and implementation timelines were not immediately available in the source material.
Sources
- Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump — The Guardian — World
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