California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 1993: Voting by mail: identification envelopes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 1993 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voting by mail: identification envelopes. . Primary sponsor: Carl DeMaio (R). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
Existing law requires an elections official to mail to each registered voter all supplies necessary for the use and return of a ballot, including an identification envelope, by specified deadlines before each election.
This bill would require any perforation, hole, window, or other opening in an identification envelope to be located not less than one-half inch from any fillable field on the ballot, as measured when the ballot is fully inserted into the envelope according to instructions provided to the voter. The bill would require the Secretary of State to adopt regulations implementing the section. The bill would apply to all elections conducted on or after January 1, 2028.
By imposing new duties on local elections officials, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl DeMaio | Primary sponsor | Republican | Assembly | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
- In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
- Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
- From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
- Read first time. To print.