Elec. Code, § 15007 · Chapter 1. Preparation for Canvass
Elec. Code, § 15007
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A peace officer shall not interfere in any manner with the administration of any election in this state and in the discharge of duties by the Secretary of State, a county elections official, an election worker, or a volunteer performing required elections-related tasks prescribed by this code or any other provision of state law except as necessary to respond to urgent threats to public health and safety.
(b) The following persons may bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this section:
(1) The Attorney General.
(2) The Secretary of State.
(3) A county elections official with respect to violations that occur within the elections official’s county.
(c) A court shall expedite the scheduling and disposition of a civil action brought pursuant to this section if the action is filed during the period beginning thirty days before election day and ending with the completion of the canvass.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not prevent a qualified elector from exercising their right to vote in an election in this state and shall not be construed to authorize an action that would be prohibited by federal law or to limit any federal authority that is validly exercised pursuant to federal law.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 10, Sec. 2. (SB 73) Effective May 27, 2026.
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