Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act of 2023

This bill strengthens protections for election records, digital data, and equipment by expanding existing Civil Rights Act provisions. It requires election officials to preserve all records (including digital ones) and election equipment, with a specific rule allowing equipment reuse within 22 months if all related data is retained. The bill also mandates CISA to issue compliance guidance within a year and creates a new court process for quickly addressing violations related to election record preservation. These changes directly affect state and local election officials and agencies responsible for managing election infrastructure.