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California AB 2604 requires Secretary of State to implement electronic ballot signature curing system

Original title: Elections: ballot curing.

August 30, 2026

ElectionsBallot CuringVoting RightsSecretary of Stateballotcuring

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/20/26 - Introduced → 05/18/26 - Amended Assembly
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The Frame

What this does

This change aims to standardize and simplify the process for voters to verify their identity when a occurs, potentially reducing the number of rejected mail-in ballots across all California counties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

voters

Voters will have access to an electronic system to resolve signature discrepancies on their mail-in ballots.

county elections officials

County officials will be provided with a new electronic system by the Secretary of State to facilitate the signature curing process.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of State to create and provide a statewide electronic system for voters to fix signature discrepancies on their mail-in ballots. It also mandates that the Secretary of State publish data on how voters use this new electronic curing system.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change aims to standardize and simplify the process for voters to verify their identity when a occurs, potentially reducing the number of rejected mail-in ballots across all California counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ballot curing?
is the process that allows a voter to fix a problem with their ballot—in this case, a —so that their vote can still be counted.
Will I still be able to track my ballot?
Yes, the bill maintains existing requirements for the Secretary of State to provide a system for tracking ballots through the mail and checking if they were counted.

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Centralization of Curing Systems

The bill shifts the responsibility for providing the electronic curing platform from individual counties to the Secretary of State.

Secretary of State

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of State“Responsible for implementing the electronic signature curing system and publishi”Map →
organizationCounty elections officials“Local officials who will utilize the system provided by the Secretary of State.”Map →
organizationcounty elections officials“Will utilize the electronic system provided by the Secretary of State to facilit”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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