AB-134
Justice & Public Safety

Public Safety.

Passed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a 3-year Tribal Police Pilot Program granting peace officer authority to tribal police on Indian lands.
  • Appropriates $5 million to help tribal police departments implement required reporting technology systems.
  • Expands mental health treatment options by allowing more types of licensed professionals to provide services.
  • Requires annual tuberculosis screening for prison staff who work inside correctional facilities.

Summary

The California Legislature has enacted comprehensive changes to public safety oversight and corrections programs, establishing a pioneering Tribal Police Pilot Program while streamlining existing regulatory frameworks. The three-year pilot program, running from July 2026 through 2029, authorizes three federally recognized tribes to designate qualified officers as California peace officers, extending their authority beyond tribal lands under specific circumstances.

Participating tribes must adopt policies mirroring California's public records and government claims requirements, maintain sufficient liability insurance, and accept state oversight of law enforcement activities. The Department of Justice and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training will monitor the program, with tribal officers required to complete state certification and training requirements. A $5 million appropriation from the General Fund supports program implementation, focusing on information technology needs for mandated reporting.

The legislation also modifies corrections oversight by eliminating the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board and certain Inspector General inspection duties. College program eligibility in state prisons expands to include accredited out-of-state institutions, while mental health service provisions now encompass marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors. Updated tuberculosis screening protocols establish new baseline testing requirements and annual screenings for prison staff working inside facilities.

The Board of State and Community Corrections receives authority to delegate corrective action plan approvals for juvenile facilities to its executive director, with provisions for board ratification. The board may now pursue civil actions to enforce facility compliance with minimum standards, adding enforcement mechanisms to existing oversight responsibilities.

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB134 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 134 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 134 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

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90% progression
Bill has passed the legislature and has been sent to the Governor for approval (6/27/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 27, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
721679PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a 3-year Tribal Police Pilot Program granting peace officer authority to tribal police on Indian lands.
  • Appropriates $5 million to help tribal police departments implement required reporting technology systems.
  • Expands mental health treatment options by allowing more types of licensed professionals to provide services.
  • Requires annual tuberculosis screening for prison staff who work inside correctional facilities.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Summary

The California Legislature has enacted comprehensive changes to public safety oversight and corrections programs, establishing a pioneering Tribal Police Pilot Program while streamlining existing regulatory frameworks. The three-year pilot program, running from July 2026 through 2029, authorizes three federally recognized tribes to designate qualified officers as California peace officers, extending their authority beyond tribal lands under specific circumstances.

Participating tribes must adopt policies mirroring California's public records and government claims requirements, maintain sufficient liability insurance, and accept state oversight of law enforcement activities. The Department of Justice and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training will monitor the program, with tribal officers required to complete state certification and training requirements. A $5 million appropriation from the General Fund supports program implementation, focusing on information technology needs for mandated reporting.

The legislation also modifies corrections oversight by eliminating the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board and certain Inspector General inspection duties. College program eligibility in state prisons expands to include accredited out-of-state institutions, while mental health service provisions now encompass marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors. Updated tuberculosis screening protocols establish new baseline testing requirements and annual screenings for prison staff working inside facilities.

The Board of State and Community Corrections receives authority to delegate corrective action plan approvals for juvenile facilities to its executive director, with provisions for board ratification. The board may now pursue civil actions to enforce facility compliance with minimum standards, adding enforcement mechanisms to existing oversight responsibilities.

90% progression
Bill has passed the legislature and has been sent to the Governor for approval (6/27/2025)

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB134 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 134 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 134 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 27, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
721679PASS

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