Migratory birds: California Migratory Bird Protection Act.
- Establishes permanent protections for migratory birds in California by prohibiting their capture or possession.
- Aligns state law with federal migratory bird protections effective January 1, 2025.
- Expands criminal penalties for violations of migratory bird protections under state law.
- Allows exceptions only through federally approved rules and regulations.
Assembly Member Kalra's legislation to permanently protect migratory birds in California would replace the state's existing temporary protections with an indefinite prohibition on taking or possessing migratory nongame birds. The measure aligns state law with federal protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act while removing the current January 2026 sunset date.
The bill prohibits taking or possessing any migratory nongame bird designated in federal law before January 1, 2025, as well as any species added to federal protections after that date. While maintaining exceptions permitted under federal regulations, the legislation applies these restrictions indefinitely rather than temporarily. The measure repeals and replaces Section 3513 of the Fish and Game Code to implement these changes.
Under the bill's provisions, violations would constitute crimes under the Fish and Game Code, expanding enforcement authority for local agencies. The legislation specifies that while local jurisdictions may incur costs related to enforcement, these expenses do not require state reimbursement under California's constitution since they stem from modifications to existing criminal statutes.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 15 | PASS |
 Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Establishes permanent protections for migratory birds in California by prohibiting their capture or possession.
- Aligns state law with federal migratory bird protections effective January 1, 2025.
- Expands criminal penalties for violations of migratory bird protections under state law.
- Allows exceptions only through federally approved rules and regulations.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Kalra's legislation to permanently protect migratory birds in California would replace the state's existing temporary protections with an indefinite prohibition on taking or possessing migratory nongame birds. The measure aligns state law with federal protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act while removing the current January 2026 sunset date.
The bill prohibits taking or possessing any migratory nongame bird designated in federal law before January 1, 2025, as well as any species added to federal protections after that date. While maintaining exceptions permitted under federal regulations, the legislation applies these restrictions indefinitely rather than temporarily. The measure repeals and replaces Section 3513 of the Fish and Game Code to implement these changes.
Under the bill's provisions, violations would constitute crimes under the Fish and Game Code, expanding enforcement authority for local agencies. The legislation specifies that while local jurisdictions may incur costs related to enforcement, these expenses do not require state reimbursement under California's constitution since they stem from modifications to existing criminal statutes.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 15 | PASS |
Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Ash KalraD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |