AG Bonta issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Senate Bill (SB) 73. SB 73 was authored by Senators Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) and Tom Umberg (D-Orange County) as well as Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz). The bill takes effect immediately.

“California’s elections are already secure, and SB 73 introduces additional safeguards to enhance their integrity. I commend Governor Newsom and the Legislature for taking action that strengthens public confidence in our democratic process. Voting is the fundamental right from which all other rights flow, and today we are making clear that election interference or intimidation has no place in our state. With less than a week until Election Day, I continue to encourage Californians to vote early through in-person voting or by dropping off their completed ballots at a ballot drop box or vote center.” – AG Bonta