Governor Newsom signs legislation to further protect California . . . SB 73 strengthens California law by Prohibiting any person from providing unauthorized access, disruption, modification, or seizure of voter rolls, voter lists, or certified voting technology to law enforcement agents — including federal agents — absent a court order or investigation into specific violations of California election law Restricting peace officers from interfering with
California bans cops from seizing election ballots - CalMatters In summary Newsom said the new law was just the first in a “mosaic” of legislation to address the “legitimate anxiety” that voters have about the safety and security of California’s elections
California governor signs bill restricting law enforcement at polls . . . California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 73 on Wednesday, expanding the state’s election security protections by restricting unauthorized law enforcement access to polling places, banning military personnel from voting locations, and making it a felony to seize voted ballots ahead of the June 2 statewide primary election
Newsom signs law restricting police access to ballots Immediate protections: SB 73 took effect instantly, banning law enforcement from seizing ballots or election equipment without judicial approval Catalyst for change: The law responds to Sheriff
Newsom signs bill to protect California elections from Trump The bill's authors said the seizure threatened the chain of custody of the ballots and that law enforcement involvement in election administration can intimidate election workers and voters
Newsom signs bill blocking ballot seizures ahead of California primary . . . The law, Senate Bill 73, makes it a felony for anyone, including law enforcement officials, to seize ballots from a county elections office, punishable by up to three years in prison and a $1,000 fine and subject to civil injunctions and penalties
Particle: Newsom Signs Law Criminalizing Ballot Seizures and . . . Overview Gov Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 73 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and the law took effect immediately to apply before the June 2 primary The law makes it a felony to knowingly remove cast ballots from election officials’ custody, punishable by up to three years in prison and fines, and allows civil penalties for custody violations SB 73 bars law enforcement or federal agents