AB-584
Justice & Public Safety

Firearms dealers and manufacturers: secure facilities.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands security options for firearms dealers and manufacturers by allowing doors with panic hardware and multipoint locks.
  • Requires latch guards and metal window coverings on new security door installations.
  • Maintains existing penalties including license revocation for facilities that fail to meet security standards.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/12/2025)
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Summary

Assembly Member Hadwick's firearms security legislation expands California's definition of secure facilities for both firearms dealers and manufacturers, adding new specifications for perimeter doorway construction and security features.

The measure modifies existing secure facility requirements by permitting the installation of steel doors equipped with panic hardware that operates multipoint locks bolting into the door frame. These doors must include a latch guard protecting the primary locking bolt from tampering. For doors with windows measuring five inches or larger in any direction, the bill requires protective steel bars at least one-half inch in diameter or nine-gauge metal grating attached to either side of the door.

The legislation maintains current facility security standards, including requirements for steel bars on windows, secured ventilation openings, and specific spacing requirements for metal grates and screens. For manufacturers' facilities, the bill preserves existing provisions for burglar alarms, separate ammunition storage, and enhanced perimeter security. Non-compliant facilities remain subject to license revocation or civil penalties under existing enforcement mechanisms.

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Introduced By

Heather Hadwick
Heather HadwickR
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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Latest Voting History

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing scheduled for at , State Capitol, Room 126
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Relevant Contacts

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Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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James RamosD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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James RamosD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Mark GonzalezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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John HarabedianD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Nick SchultzD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
Assembly Member
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Expands security options for firearms dealers and manufacturers by allowing doors with panic hardware and multipoint locks.
  • Requires latch guards and metal window coverings on new security door installations.
  • Maintains existing penalties including license revocation for facilities that fail to meet security standards.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Heather Hadwick
Heather HadwickR
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Hadwick's firearms security legislation expands California's definition of secure facilities for both firearms dealers and manufacturers, adding new specifications for perimeter doorway construction and security features.

The measure modifies existing secure facility requirements by permitting the installation of steel doors equipped with panic hardware that operates multipoint locks bolting into the door frame. These doors must include a latch guard protecting the primary locking bolt from tampering. For doors with windows measuring five inches or larger in any direction, the bill requires protective steel bars at least one-half inch in diameter or nine-gauge metal grating attached to either side of the door.

The legislation maintains current facility security standards, including requirements for steel bars on windows, secured ventilation openings, and specific spacing requirements for metal grates and screens. For manufacturers' facilities, the bill preserves existing provisions for burglar alarms, separate ammunition storage, and enhanced perimeter security. Non-compliant facilities remain subject to license revocation or civil penalties under existing enforcement mechanisms.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/12/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
Hearing scheduled for at , State Capitol, Room 126
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

No Voting History Available
N/A
There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
James RamosD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 10 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Tom LackeyR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
James RamosD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Stephanie NguyenD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
John HarabedianD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Nick SchultzD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
Assembly Member
Committee Member