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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3.5§ 19280 Remote Vote System Certification

§ 19280 Remote Vote System Certification

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§ 19280 Remote Vote System Certification

This law says the Secretary of State can only approve a mail‑in voting system that can be used remotely if it follows all the rules in the code and the Secretary’s own regulations.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must check that a remote mail‑in voting system follows the state code.
  • •The system also has to follow any specific regulations the Secretary of State issues.
  • •If either set of rules isn’t met, the system cannot be certified or conditionally approved.

Example

A city wants to let voters fill out their ballot at home on a computer and mail it in using a new online platform.

If the online platform does not meet every requirement in the state code and the Secretary of State’s rules, the Secretary cannot give it the green light to be used for elections.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19280 Remote Vote System Certification

The Secretary of State shall not certify or conditionally approve a remote accessible vote by mail system, or part of a remote accessible vote by mail system, unless it fulfills the requirements of this code and the regulations of the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 75, Sec. 7. (AB 2252) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

remote accessible vote by mail systemcertifyconditionally approverequirements of this coderegulations of the Secretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 19281 Remote Vote By Mail Certification
  • § 19284 Remote Vote By Mail Certification
  • § 19286 Remote Vote System Costs
  • § 19287 Remote Voting System Certification
  • § 19288 Remote Vote System Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19280.
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