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Assembly Bill No. 1072 CHAPTER 289 An act to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 13600) to Division 13 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. [ Approved by Governor October 03, 2025. Filed with Secretary of State October 03, 2025. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1072, Pellerin. Elections: ballot mistakes. Existing law makes the Secretary of State the chief elections officer of the state and authorizes the Secretary of State to adopt regulations to ensure the uniform application and administration of state election laws. This bill would require the Secretary of State, in consultation with county elections officials, to develop uniform standards and guidelines for a voter to correct mistakes made on the voter’s ballot. The bill would authorize the Secretary of State to adopt regulations to ensure uniform application of the standards and guidelines. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 13600) is added to Division 13 of the Elections Code, to read: CHAPTER 7. Ballot Mistakes 13600. The Secretary of State, in consultation with county elections officials, shall develop uniform standards and guidelines for a voter to correct mistakes made on the voter’s ballot. The Secretary of State may adopt appropriate regulations for the purpose of ensuring uniform application of the standards and guidelines.