Legislative updates, court decisions, and regulatory changes affecting California firearms law.
Assembly Bill 458 would impose restrictions on state and local government contracts with companies that manufacture or sell firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
Senate Bill 948 would amend California's Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) requirements. The bill passed the Senate Public Safety Committee (5-1) as amended and has been re-referred to Appropriations.
Assembly Bill 1743 would amend Penal Code section 11108.3 to require the California DOJ to share firearm trace data and inspection information with local governments, community colleges, CSU, and UC campuses for academic and policy research purposes.
Assembly Bill 1615 would amend California's Unsafe Handgun Act requirements. The bill passed the Public Safety Committee unanimously (9-0) with a consent calendar recommendation and has been re-referred to the Appropriations Committee.
Assembly Bill 1589 would add a narrow exception to California's silencer ban, allowing Level I reserve peace officers to possess silencers while on duty when authorized by their employing agency. The bill does not legalize civilian silencer ownership.
Assembly Bill 1344, now Chapter 573 of the Statutes of 2025, authorizes a pilot program in four specific counties — Alameda, El Dorado, Santa Clara, and Ventura — allowing district attorneys to petition for Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) using the existing GVRO framework.
Assembly Bill 584, now Chapter 40 of the Statutes of 2025, establishes new requirements for secure facilities at firearms dealerships and manufacturing operations in California.
Assembly Bill 383, now Chapter 362 of the Statutes of 2025, strengthens enforcement of California's existing prohibition on minors possessing firearms by extending firearm relinquishment procedures to juveniles adjudicated as wards, granting search warrant authority for non-compliance, and imposing infraction penalties for failure to file relinquishment forms.
Assembly bill that would create a self-defense exception to the California Endangered Species Act's prohibition on taking protected species.
Assembly bill proposing changes to the Unsafe Handgun Act and certified handgun roster. Passed Assembly 69-0 in May 2025, held in Senate Appropriations under submission.
Assembly bill addressing protective order firearms surrender requirements. Passed Assembly 78-0 in June 2025, held in Senate Appropriations under submission.
Senate bill requiring additional information for new firearms owners at point of sale. Passed Senate 28-11 in June 2025, held in Assembly Appropriations under submission.