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AB 16: Vote by mail ballots: processing.
What AB 16 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to amend sections 15101 and 15104 of the elections code. Elections officials can begin processing vote by mail ballots and return envelopes on the same day they are mailed. This allows for earlier processing of vote by mail return envelopes and ballots. The changes will be incorporated into section 15104 of the elections code only if this bill is enacted and enacted last.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 140, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-13)Alert me
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| Oct. 01, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 140, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 01, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 24, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 3495.). |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) |