SB-248
Justice & Public Safety

Firearms: information to new owners.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires the Department of Justice to mail firearm safety information to all new gun owners starting July 2027.
  • Mandates sending educational materials within 10 days of a firearm purchase or transfer.
  • Includes guidance on secure storage, legal requirements, and violence prevention resources.

Summary

Senator Rubio's firearm safety legislation would require the California Department of Justice to mail comprehensive informational packets to all new firearm owners within 10 days of their purchase or transfer notification. The measure, co-authored by Senator Blakespear, establishes a systematic approach to educating gun owners about their legal obligations and available safety resources.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the Department would send letters containing detailed information about secure storage requirements, relevant state and federal laws, and procedures for legal transfers or relinquishment. The mailings would also include data about firearms-related risks and connect recipients with resources regarding gun violence restraining orders, suicide prevention, and domestic violence services. This requirement would apply to both standard purchases through licensed dealers and transfers made through other legally permitted channels such as inheritance or private party transactions.

The measure builds upon existing state requirements for processing firearm sales and transfers through licensed dealers, with certain exemptions for specific types of transfers remaining unchanged. While the bill creates new administrative duties for the Department of Justice, it does not require additional appropriations, suggesting implementation costs would be addressed through existing funding mechanisms such as the Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB248 Rubio
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Susan RubioD
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Lisa CalderonD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Gregg HartD
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Gail PellerinD
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Kate SanchezR
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Catherine BlakespearD
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Jessica CalozaD
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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Nick SchultzD
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Jose SolacheD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Catherine Blakespear
Catherine BlakespearD
California State Senator
Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 1, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
8019PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires the Department of Justice to mail firearm safety information to all new gun owners starting July 2027.
  • Mandates sending educational materials within 10 days of a firearm purchase or transfer.
  • Includes guidance on secure storage, legal requirements, and violence prevention resources.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Catherine Blakespear
Catherine BlakespearD
California State Senator
Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Senator Rubio's firearm safety legislation would require the California Department of Justice to mail comprehensive informational packets to all new firearm owners within 10 days of their purchase or transfer notification. The measure, co-authored by Senator Blakespear, establishes a systematic approach to educating gun owners about their legal obligations and available safety resources.

Beginning July 1, 2027, the Department would send letters containing detailed information about secure storage requirements, relevant state and federal laws, and procedures for legal transfers or relinquishment. The mailings would also include data about firearms-related risks and connect recipients with resources regarding gun violence restraining orders, suicide prevention, and domestic violence services. This requirement would apply to both standard purchases through licensed dealers and transfers made through other legally permitted channels such as inheritance or private party transactions.

The measure builds upon existing state requirements for processing firearm sales and transfers through licensed dealers, with certain exemptions for specific types of transfers remaining unchanged. While the bill creates new administrative duties for the Department of Justice, it does not require additional appropriations, suggesting implementation costs would be addressed through existing funding mechanisms such as the Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB248 Rubio
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Public Safety Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 1, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
8019PASS

Contacts

Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Nick SchultzD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member