This article first appeared in the CAI Orange County Regional Chapter’s OC View Magazine, Jan/Feb 2025 Issue.

With the signing of California Assembly Bill 2159 into law, California homeowner associations have the option of utilizing electronic balloting for qualifying membership votes starting in 2025. This change presents a significant opportunity for associations to modernize their voting processes, increase accessibility, and streamline operations. Transitioning to electronic voting, however, requires thoughtful preparation and a clear understanding of the benefits and challenges.

Associations wishing to utilize electronic voting must adopt new election rules (a process which should commence at least four to six months before the next election) and adhere to the numerous procedures, deadlines, and requirements of the new law. Said requirements were discussed in-depth in a prior publication.