SB-704
Justice & Public Safety

Firearms: firearm barrels.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires in-person sales of firearm barrels through licensed dealers with background checks starting July 1, 2026.
  • Mandates dealers to record and electronically submit detailed transaction data to the Department of Justice.
  • Establishes penalties of up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for violations.
  • Exempts law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and buyers already undergoing firearm background checks.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Senator Arreguín's firearm barrel legislation establishes new requirements for the sale and transfer of firearm barrels in California, mandating that these transactions occur in-person through licensed firearms dealers beginning July 1, 2026. The bill defines a firearm barrel as the tube through which projectiles are fired, including components that can be readily assembled into functional barrels.

Under the new provisions, licensed dealers must conduct background checks on purchasers and maintain detailed transaction records, including the purchaser's identification, contact information, and specifications of the intended firearm. Dealers must submit these records electronically to the Department of Justice, which will maintain a database of firearm barrel transactions. The Department receives authority to implement regulations outside the standard Administrative Procedure Act process, with implementation costs funded through the Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account.

The legislation creates exemptions for law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and individuals already undergoing background checks for complete firearm purchases. Violations constitute misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine. The bill adds these oversight provisions to existing California firearms regulations while establishing dedicated funding mechanisms through the special account to cover administrative costs.

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Introduced By

Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator

Community Outlook

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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 scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Requires in-person sales of firearm barrels through licensed dealers with background checks starting July 1, 2026.
  • Mandates dealers to record and electronically submit detailed transaction data to the Department of Justice.
  • Establishes penalties of up to one year in jail and $10,000 fines for violations.
  • Exempts law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and buyers already undergoing firearm background checks.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Arreguín's firearm barrel legislation establishes new requirements for the sale and transfer of firearm barrels in California, mandating that these transactions occur in-person through licensed firearms dealers beginning July 1, 2026. The bill defines a firearm barrel as the tube through which projectiles are fired, including components that can be readily assembled into functional barrels.

Under the new provisions, licensed dealers must conduct background checks on purchasers and maintain detailed transaction records, including the purchaser's identification, contact information, and specifications of the intended firearm. Dealers must submit these records electronically to the Department of Justice, which will maintain a database of firearm barrel transactions. The Department receives authority to implement regulations outside the standard Administrative Procedure Act process, with implementation costs funded through the Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account.

The legislation creates exemptions for law enforcement agencies, military personnel, and individuals already undergoing background checks for complete firearm purchases. Violations constitute misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine. The bill adds these oversight provisions to existing California firearms regulations while establishing dedicated funding mechanisms through the special account to cover administrative costs.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

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 scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 6 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member