AB1810 (2026): Technical Amendments to the Centralized Firearms Dealer List

What the Bill Would Do

Assembly Bill 1810 would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to existing provisions regarding the centralized list of firearms dealers maintained by the California Department of Justice^[1]. California already regulates firearms dealers extensively under Penal Code sections 26700-26915, requiring a state license in addition to the federal FFL. The DOJ already maintains a centralized list of licensed dealers as part of its existing regulatory framework. AB1810 amends provisions related to this existing list rather than creating a new database.

AB1810 has been re-referred to the Assembly Committee on Public Safety as of March 17, 2026^[2]. The re-referral suggests the bill may have been amended or is receiving additional committee review.

Current Status

AB 1810 passed the Assembly and reached the Senate on May 27, 2026. The Senate Public Safety Committee amended the bill and voted 4-2 to advance it on June 23, and it was re-referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee on June 25, 2026. The divided committee vote and the Senate amendments are worth noting for a bill originally described as technical, so readers should consult the current text on the Legislature's website. The Legislature is in summer recess until August 3, 2026, and August 31, 2026 is the last day for final passage in the 2025-2026 session.

What to Watch

As a technical amendment bill, AB1810 is not expected to impose new substantive requirements on dealers. The key question is whether amendments during the committee process add substantive provisions beyond the current technical scope. Dealers should monitor the bill as it moves through committee to confirm it remains limited to nonsubstantive changes to the existing centralized list framework.