HB 22-1078

House Bill 22-1078, which has been signed into law, requires that all voting systems and equipment in Colorado meet the latest standards set by the federal Election Assistance Commission starting January 1, 2023. The Secretary of State can also create additional rules for voting systems as long as they are at least as strict as the federal requirements. This bill affects everyone who votes in Colorado because it ensures that all voting equipment is up-to-date and secure. Since the bill has been signed, it means that these standards will be enforced starting next year to improve election security and reliability.

Official Summary

Beginning January 1, 2023, the bill requires that all voting systems and voting equipment satisfy the latest voting systems standards promulgated by the federal election assistance commission. The bill also allows the secretary of state to promulgate rules requiring that voting systems and voting equipment satisfy additional requirements, so long as such requirements meet or exceed the latest voting systems standards promulgated by the federal election assistance commission.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)