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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3.5§ 19285 Remote Vote-By-Mail Testing

§ 19285 Remote Vote-By-Mail Testing

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§ 19285 Remote Vote-By-Mail Testing

This law says the Secretary of State must have a state‑approved testing agency or expert technicians examine any mail‑in voting system that is proposed for use or sale in the state, and then send a full report of the findings to the Governor and the Attorney General.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must use a state‑approved testing agency or expert technicians.
  • •The testing is required for any remote accessible vote‑by‑mail system before it can be used or sold in the state.
  • •A complete report of the test results must be sent to both the Governor and the Attorney General.

Example

A company wants to sell a new mail‑in voting machine to the state for upcoming elections.

The Secretary of State hires a certified testing lab to check the machine for security and reliability, then sends the lab’s complete report to the Governor and the Attorney General.

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

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§ 19285 Remote Vote-By-Mail Testing

The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine remote accessible vote by mail systems proposed for use or sale in this state. He or she shall furnish a complete report of the findings of the examination and testing to the Governor and the Attorney General. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 75, Sec. 12. (AB 2252) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statestate-approved testing agencyremote accessible vote by mail systemsGovernorAttorney General

Related Statutes

  • § 19223 Voting System Certification Testing
  • § 14 Disaster Election Procedures
  • § 7550 State Convention Delegates
  • § 19281 Remote Vote By Mail Certification
  • § 19283 Remote Vote By Mail Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19285.
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