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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3Art. 2§ 19223 Voting System Certification Testing

§ 19223 Voting System Certification Testing

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§ 19223 Voting System Certification Testing

This law says the Secretary of State must have a state‑approved testing agency or expert technicians examine any voting system or part that is proposed for use or sale in the state, and then send a full report of the findings to the Governor and the Attorney General.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must use a state‑approved tester or expert for voting equipment.
  • •Testing is required before the equipment can be used or sold in the state.
  • •A full written report must be sent to both the Governor and the Attorney General.

Example

A company wants to sell a new voting machine in the state.

The Secretary of State hires an approved testing lab to check the machine, writes up a complete report of what they find, and sends that report to the Governor and the Attorney General.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19223 Voting System Certification Testing

The Secretary of State shall use a state-approved testing agency or expert technicians to examine and test voting systems or parts of voting systems proposed for use or sale in this state. He or she shall furnish a complete report of the findings of the examination and testing to the Governor and the Attorney General. (Added by renumbering Section 19203 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 15. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statestate-approved testing agencyexpert techniciansvoting systemsGovernorAttorney General

Related Statutes

  • § 19220 Voting System Testing Agencies
  • § 19285 Remote Vote-By-Mail Testing
  • § 13232 Democratic Primary Ballot Flexibility
  • § 6520 Presidential Candidate Ballot Listing
  • § 6521 Candidate Ballot Withdrawal Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19223.
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