California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill that prohibits local governments from enacting laws requiring voter ID.
The law is a response to Huntington Beach’s voter ID requirement and will take effect on January 1.
“It is violative of California state election law, undermines that process and threatens the constitutionally protected right to vote,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in response to the city’s measure.
“This bill would prohibit a local government from enacting or enforcing any charter provision, ordinance, or regulation requiring a person to present identification for the purpose of voting or submitting a ballot at any polling place, vote center, or other location where ballots are cast or submitted, as specified,” the bill reads.
The bill was condemned on social media.
“Wow, it is now illegal to require voter ID in California!” Elon Musk wrote on X. “They just made PREVENTING voter fraud against the law. The Joker is in charge.”
