AB-572
Justice & Public Safety

Criminal procedure: interrogations.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires officers to identify themselves before interviewing families of those killed or injured by police.
  • Mandates officers inform families of their right to have an attorney or support person present during questioning.
  • Establishes clear protections for immediate family members during law enforcement investigations.
  • Requires officers to disclose if the investigation may involve culpability of the deceased or injured person.

Summary

Assembly Member Kalra's legislation establishes new protocols for law enforcement interactions with immediate family members of individuals killed or seriously injured by peace officers. The measure requires peace officers and prosecuting attorneys to follow specific procedures before interviewing these family members.

Under the proposed requirements, officers and prosecutors must identify themselves and their agency affiliation, providing official identification during in-person interviews. They must inform family members about their relative's status, explain that participation is voluntary, and advise that individuals may consult with an attorney or support person. The legislation also mandates disclosure that investigations may examine the deceased or injured person's conduct. The provisions apply to a broad range of immediate family members, including spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children, and other relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.

The measure creates an exception for situations involving custodial interrogations that require Miranda warnings. It defines "seriously injured" according to existing bodily injury standards in state law. As the requirements create new obligations for local law enforcement agencies, the bill includes provisions for state reimbursement of associated costs through established procedures.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 572 Kalra Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Anna CaballeroD
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Kelly SeyartoR
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Committee Member
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Dave CorteseD
Senator
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Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
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Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Bill Author

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-3021
Criminal procedure: interrogations.
February 2024
Failed
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Introduced By

Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Sade Elhawary
Sade ElhawaryD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
Dave Cortese
Dave CorteseD
California State Senator
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
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

June 4, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
44221379PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires officers to identify themselves before interviewing families of those killed or injured by police.
  • Mandates officers inform families of their right to have an attorney or support person present during questioning.
  • Establishes clear protections for immediate family members during law enforcement investigations.
  • Requires officers to disclose if the investigation may involve culpability of the deceased or injured person.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Sade Elhawary
Sade ElhawaryD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
Dave Cortese
Dave CorteseD
California State Senator
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Kalra's legislation establishes new protocols for law enforcement interactions with immediate family members of individuals killed or seriously injured by peace officers. The measure requires peace officers and prosecuting attorneys to follow specific procedures before interviewing these family members.

Under the proposed requirements, officers and prosecutors must identify themselves and their agency affiliation, providing official identification during in-person interviews. They must inform family members about their relative's status, explain that participation is voluntary, and advise that individuals may consult with an attorney or support person. The legislation also mandates disclosure that investigations may examine the deceased or injured person's conduct. The provisions apply to a broad range of immediate family members, including spouses, domestic partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children, and other relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.

The measure creates an exception for situations involving custodial interrogations that require Miranda warnings. It defines "seriously injured" according to existing bodily injury standards in state law. As the requirements create new obligations for local law enforcement agencies, the bill includes provisions for state reimbursement of associated costs through established procedures.

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 Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 572 Kalra Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 4, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
44221379PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 12 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 3
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Dave CorteseD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Bill Author

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-3021
Criminal procedure: interrogations.
February 2024
Failed
Showing 1 of 1 items
Page 1 of 1