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AB-2153 • 2026

Voter registration: residency confirmation.

Voter registration: residency confirmation.

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Sponsor
Berman
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the repeal but does not specify which exact code sections were removed or provide a specific effective date.

AB-2153: Removing Old Rules for Voter Address Updates

This law removes outdated versions of rules that tell county election officials how to handle voter address changes and inactive status.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes an obsolete version of the rule about updating a voter's record when they move within California.
  • Removes an obsolete version of the rule about marking a voter as inactive if mail is returned or they moved out of state.

Who It Names or Affects

  • County elections officials who manage voter registration records
  • Voters whose addresses change within California or outside the state

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not explain why the old version of the rules was considered obsolete.
  • The text does not list a specific date when this law will take effect.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Passed

Official Summary Text

Voter registration: residency confirmation.