SB 5843 — Concerning security breaches of election systems and election-related systems.

What this bill does

Requires every county to install and maintain an intrusion detection system to monitor their network and to disclose certain malicious activity or breaches of security of information technology systems. Authorizes the Secretary of State to certify the results of an election if a county canvassing board refuses to certify the results of the election without cause. Establishes violations and penalties related to election interference, including prohibited interference by election observers, destruction of voted ballots and certain election supplies and materials, interference with the operation of a voting center, and unauthorized access to election administration locations and systems.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 27, 2024
  58 yea · 37 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 2, 2024
  46 yea · 3 nay

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