Bill Bans Hand Counting BallotsLikeSaveCommentDonateSubscribeBill Bans Hand Counting BallotsNTD TonightOct-06-2023California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB-969, a bill that forbids hand-counting ballots in nearly all elections in California. Shasta County is already suing the state over the new law.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.