County officers: coroners: in-custody deaths.
Requires independent medical examiners to investigate deaths that occur in police custody starting January 2027. Prohibits sheriff-coroners from determining cause of death in cases involving people who die in custody. Mandates counties to contract with independent medical providers for investigating in-custody deaths. Requires death investigation findings to be shared with the deceased person's family and county officials.
County officers: coroners: in-custody deaths.
Requires independent medical examiners to investigate deaths that occur in police custody starting January 2027. Prohibits sheriff-coroners from determining cause of death in cases involving people who die in custody. Mandates counties to contract with independent medical providers for investigating in-custody deaths. Requires death investigation findings to be shared with the deceased person's family and county officials.
Law enforcement: settlement agreements.
Prohibits settlements that destroy or conceal misconduct records. Expands CPRA disclosure to include specified misconduct records with redactions. Requires agencies to report events to POST within 10 days and keep investigations for two years. Operability depends on companion bills AB 847 and AB 1178.
Law enforcement: settlement agreements.
Prohibits settlements that destroy or conceal misconduct records. Expands CPRA disclosure to include specified misconduct records with redactions. Requires agencies to report events to POST within 10 days and keep investigations for two years. Operability depends on companion bills AB 847 and AB 1178.
Wildfires: fire hazard severity zones: post-wildfire safety areas.
Establishes new post-wildfire safety zones in areas where major wildfires have caused significant damage. Requires the State Fire Marshal to map and designate high-risk fire areas based on expanded criteria by 2025. Mandates local agencies to post wildfire safety zone maps within 10 business days of receiving them. Triggers automatic fire protection standards in designated areas 30 days after map transmission.
Wildfires: fire hazard severity zones: post-wildfire safety areas.
Establishes new post-wildfire safety zones in areas where major wildfires have caused significant damage. Requires the State Fire Marshal to map and designate high-risk fire areas based on expanded criteria by 2025. Mandates local agencies to post wildfire safety zone maps within 10 business days of receiving them. Triggers automatic fire protection standards in designated areas 30 days after map transmission.
Firearms: converter pistols.
Prohibits licensed dealers from selling semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistols after July 1, 2026. Expands the machinegun definition to include MCPs and pistol converters. Allows certain pistols to rejoin the roster after MCP-related modification, with independent testing. Imposes escalating fines and license actions for violations and authorizes DOJ regulations to implement the act.
Firearms: converter pistols.
Prohibits licensed dealers from selling semiautomatic machinegun-convertible pistols after July 1, 2026. Expands the machinegun definition to include MCPs and pistol converters. Allows certain pistols to rejoin the roster after MCP-related modification, with independent testing. Imposes escalating fines and license actions for violations and authorizes DOJ regulations to implement the act.
Vote by mail ballots: processing.
Authorizes election officials to begin processing mail-in ballots on the day they are mailed rather than waiting. Requires 48-hour advance public notice of all mail ballot processing dates, times, and locations. Allows political party representatives and others to closely observe signature verification and ballot processing. Prohibits releasing any vote count results before polls close on election day.
Vote by mail ballots: processing.
Authorizes election officials to begin processing mail-in ballots on the day they are mailed rather than waiting. Requires 48-hour advance public notice of all mail ballot processing dates, times, and locations. Allows political party representatives and others to closely observe signature verification and ballot processing. Prohibits releasing any vote count results before polls close on election day.
County of Merced Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Establishes an 11-member independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in Merced County to redraw supervisor districts. Requires commissioners to meet strict eligibility criteria including no recent political involvement. Mandates at least five public hearings across all districts before drawing new district boundaries. Prohibits commissioners from holding public office or lobbying positions for up to five years after service.
County of Merced Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Establishes an 11-member independent Citizens Redistricting Commission in Merced County to redraw supervisor districts. Requires commissioners to meet strict eligibility criteria including no recent political involvement. Mandates at least five public hearings across all districts before drawing new district boundaries. Prohibits commissioners from holding public office or lobbying positions for up to five years after service.
State real property: City of Imperial.
Authorizes the sale of the CHP El Centro office building to the City of Imperial for use as a police department. Exempts the property sale from environmental review requirements to expedite the transaction. Requires proceeds from the sale to cover bond-related costs before going to the state's emergency fund.
State real property: City of Imperial.
Authorizes the sale of the CHP El Centro office building to the City of Imperial for use as a police department. Exempts the property sale from environmental review requirements to expedite the transaction. Requires proceeds from the sale to cover bond-related costs before going to the state's emergency fund.
Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026.
Establishes a public campaign financing system requiring candidates to meet strict eligibility criteria. Prohibits using public campaign funds for legal fees, fines, or repaying personal campaign loans. Increases penalties for foreign campaign contributions up to triple the amount contributed. Requires voter approval of these changes in the November 2026 statewide election.
Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026.
Establishes a public campaign financing system requiring candidates to meet strict eligibility criteria. Prohibits using public campaign funds for legal fees, fines, or repaying personal campaign loans. Increases penalties for foreign campaign contributions up to triple the amount contributed. Requires voter approval of these changes in the November 2026 statewide election.
Foster care supplement.
Requires foster care supplemental payments to be adjusted for inflation starting July 1, 2026. Maintains the existing $489 monthly supplement for children living with parents who receive foster care benefits. Applies to families receiving AFDC-FC, Kin-GAP, or ARC payments. Uses the California Necessities Index to calculate annual inflation adjustments.
Foster care supplement.
Requires foster care supplemental payments to be adjusted for inflation starting July 1, 2026. Maintains the existing $489 monthly supplement for children living with parents who receive foster care benefits. Applies to families receiving AFDC-FC, Kin-GAP, or ARC payments. Uses the California Necessities Index to calculate annual inflation adjustments.
Criminal procedure: discrimination.
Strengthens California's Racial Justice Act by prohibiting criminal convictions based on racial discrimination. Requires courts to hold hearings when defendants show evidence of racial bias in their case. Mandates appointment of counsel for indigent defendants who raise plausible claims of racial discrimination. Expands access to evidence and discovery for defendants alleging racial bias in criminal proceedings.
Criminal procedure: discrimination.
Strengthens California's Racial Justice Act by prohibiting criminal convictions based on racial discrimination. Requires courts to hold hearings when defendants show evidence of racial bias in their case. Mandates appointment of counsel for indigent defendants who raise plausible claims of racial discrimination. Expands access to evidence and discovery for defendants alleging racial bias in criminal proceedings.
Sexual assault forensic evidence: testing.
Authorizes opt-out testing for sexual assault kits by 18+ survivors undecided about reporting. Allows the kit to be retained by the investigating agency if the opt-out is chosen at the examination. Provides post-exam handling where unsubmitted kits stay and untested submitted kits are returned. Expands access to testing status via SAFE-T and CODIS data and adds retention/destruction notices.
Sexual assault forensic evidence: testing.
Authorizes opt-out testing for sexual assault kits by 18+ survivors undecided about reporting. Allows the kit to be retained by the investigating agency if the opt-out is chosen at the examination. Provides post-exam handling where unsubmitted kits stay and untested submitted kits are returned. Expands access to testing status via SAFE-T and CODIS data and adds retention/destruction notices.
Student financial aid: Cal Grants: Middle Class Scholarship Program: eligibility: dependents of members of the armed services stationed outside of California.
Student financial aid: Cal Grants: Middle Class Scholarship Program: eligibility: dependents of members of the armed services stationed outside of California.
School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, and networks: flex-based instruction: local educational agency contracting.
School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, and networks: flex-based instruction: local educational agency contracting.
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Civic Media Program.
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Civic Media Program.
Energy.
Energy.
Land use.
Land use.
Elections: voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.
Requires county election officials to keep voter registration information confidential for elected officials and candidates. Establishes a 5-day deadline for officials to process confidentiality requests and updates. Creates a process for journalists to request access to confidential voter information for reporting purposes. Allows elected officials and candidates to opt out of confidentiality protections if they choose.
Elections: voter registration information: elected officials and candidates.
Requires county election officials to keep voter registration information confidential for elected officials and candidates. Establishes a 5-day deadline for officials to process confidentiality requests and updates. Creates a process for journalists to request access to confidential voter information for reporting purposes. Allows elected officials and candidates to opt out of confidentiality protections if they choose.
Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements.
Requires local agencies to provide remote public access to meetings through telephone or video platforms by July 2026. Mandates translation of meeting agendas into languages spoken by 20% or more of the local population. Establishes new rules for handling disruptions during remote meetings and removing disruptive participants. Expands teleconferencing options for public bodies while requiring some in-person attendance through 2030.
Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements.
Requires local agencies to provide remote public access to meetings through telephone or video platforms by July 2026. Mandates translation of meeting agendas into languages spoken by 20% or more of the local population. Establishes new rules for handling disruptions during remote meetings and removing disruptive participants. Expands teleconferencing options for public bodies while requiring some in-person attendance through 2030.
Child abuse: mandated reporters: talent agents, managers, and coaches.
Requires talent agents, managers, and coaches who work with minors to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Failure to report suspected abuse is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Employers must provide mandated reporter training to covered entertainment industry professionals. Takes effect by January 2026 if coordinated successfully with related Senate bills.
Child abuse: mandated reporters: talent agents, managers, and coaches.
Requires talent agents, managers, and coaches who work with minors to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Failure to report suspected abuse is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Employers must provide mandated reporter training to covered entertainment industry professionals. Takes effect by January 2026 if coordinated successfully with related Senate bills.
Department of Justice: child abuse reporting.
Requires Court Appointed Special Advocate programs to conduct state and federal background checks on all employees. Mandates the Department of Justice to monitor and notify CASA programs if staff appear in child abuse records. Requires CASA programs to verify every six months that monitored individuals are still active employees. Authorizes fee increases to cover the cost of monitoring CASA staff for child abuse investigations.
Department of Justice: child abuse reporting.
Requires Court Appointed Special Advocate programs to conduct state and federal background checks on all employees. Mandates the Department of Justice to monitor and notify CASA programs if staff appear in child abuse records. Requires CASA programs to verify every six months that monitored individuals are still active employees. Authorizes fee increases to cover the cost of monitoring CASA staff for child abuse investigations.
Criminal procedure: postconviction discovery.
Expands access to discovery materials for all incarcerated felons seeking post-conviction relief. Requires prosecutors to justify withholding jury selection notes through a formal review process. Mandates trial counsel to retain digital color copies of case files during client imprisonment after July 2026. Orders defendants to pay for the costs of examining or copying discovery materials.
Criminal procedure: postconviction discovery.
Expands access to discovery materials for all incarcerated felons seeking post-conviction relief. Requires prosecutors to justify withholding jury selection notes through a formal review process. Mandates trial counsel to retain digital color copies of case files during client imprisonment after July 2026. Orders defendants to pay for the costs of examining or copying discovery materials.
Consumer affairs.
Makes technical changes to update cross-references and terminology in consumer affairs provisions.
Consumer affairs.
Makes technical changes to update cross-references and terminology in consumer affairs provisions.
San Francisco Bay area: local revenue measure: public transit funding.
Establishes the Public Transit Revenue Measure District to finance Bay Area transit. Authorizes 0.5% districtwide and 1% in SF for 14 years, subject to voter approval in 2026. Allocates retail transactions and use tax revenues to regional and local transit agencies per defined shares. Implements maintenance-of-effort rules and an adjudication framework with possible fund withholds.
San Francisco Bay area: local revenue measure: public transit funding.
Establishes the Public Transit Revenue Measure District to finance Bay Area transit. Authorizes 0.5% districtwide and 1% in SF for 14 years, subject to voter approval in 2026. Allocates retail transactions and use tax revenues to regional and local transit agencies per defined shares. Implements maintenance-of-effort rules and an adjudication framework with possible fund withholds.
Lake and streambed alteration agreements: exemptions: culverts and bridges.
Exempts Sutter County from environmental permits when repairing small bridges and culverts damaged by natural disasters. Requires biological surveys and species protection measures for all exempt repair projects. Applies only to bridges under 30 feet and culverts under 70 feet damaged between 2022 and 2024. Expires on January 1, 2027 and excludes repairs connected to state highways.
Lake and streambed alteration agreements: exemptions: culverts and bridges.
Exempts Sutter County from environmental permits when repairing small bridges and culverts damaged by natural disasters. Requires biological surveys and species protection measures for all exempt repair projects. Applies only to bridges under 30 feet and culverts under 70 feet damaged between 2022 and 2024. Expires on January 1, 2027 and excludes repairs connected to state highways.
Crimes: burglary tools.
Expands California's burglary tool laws to include key programming devices and signal extenders for vehicles. Makes possession of vehicle key duplicating devices and signal amplifiers a misdemeanor when intended for criminal use. Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies for implementing these new criminal provisions.
Crimes: burglary tools.
Expands California's burglary tool laws to include key programming devices and signal extenders for vehicles. Makes possession of vehicle key duplicating devices and signal amplifiers a misdemeanor when intended for criminal use. Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies for implementing these new criminal provisions.