Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 2101 - Person entitled to register to vote or preregister to vote(a) A person entitled to register to vote shall be a United States citizen, a resident of California, not imprisoned for the conviction of a felony, and at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election.(b) A person entitled to preregister to vote in an election shall be a United States citizen, a resident of California, not imprisoned for the conviction of a felony, and at least 16 years of age.(c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) "Imprisoned" means currently serving a state or federal prison term.(2) "Conviction" does not include a juvenile adjudication made pursuant to Section 203 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.Amended by Stats 2020 ch 320 (AB 646),s 1, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by Stats 2016 ch 757 (AB 2466),s 2, eff. 1/1/2017.Amended by Stats 2015 ch 728 (AB 1020),s 2, eff. 1/1/2016 if the Secretary of State certifies that the state has a statewide voter registration database that complies with the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.).Certification issued 9/26/2016.