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Bill would task state election cybersecurity office with assessing needs after federal cuts
Summary
AB 22 81 would direct the Office of Election Cybersecurity to assess whether additional state resources are needed to replace lost federal cybersecurity support and authorize consultation with academic researchers to defend county election systems.
Assemblymember Berman told senators she would accept committee amendments to AB 22 81 and that the bill directs the Office of Election Cybersecurity to assess additional resources needed after federal reductions in funding and coordination. She said local and state officials rely on federal support and that the office should coordinate with academic researchers.
Berman described the office’s role in monitoring disinformation and coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security and county election officials. Committee members asked clarifying questions about whether the bill included monitoring mis‑ and disinformation; the author said the office’s tasks include those activities that relate to time, place and manner of voting.
Senators indicated support for the bill and the committee recorded votes to advance AB 22 81 for further consideration.
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