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AB 2281: Office of Elections Cybersecurity.
What AB 2281 does, verified September 3, 2026
<p>The bill aims to enhance the state's election cybersecurity efforts. It establishes the Office of Elections Cybersecurity within the Secretary of State's office to coordinate with local elections officials and federal, state, and local agencies to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents. The office will develop best practices for protecting against threats to election cybersecurity, including consulting with private organizations and academic researchers.</p> <p>The bill also requires the office to assess whether additional state resources are needed to replace election cybersecurity resources previously provided by the federal government.</p>
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 11.). (2026-08-30)Alert me
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| Aug. 30, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 60. Noes 11.). |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.). |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |