{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"356.5","citation":"Elec. Code, § 356.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1. - 362.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Definitions [300. - 362.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-0.5/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 31.   (SB 1005)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>“Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section <a href=\"/fam/297.5\">297.5</a> of the Family Code.</p>","text":"“Spouse” includes “registered domestic partner,” as required by Section 297.5 of the Family Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/definitions-356-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}