AB-256
Civil Rights & Liberties

Crimes involving firearms.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Intent bill that proposes to enact new legislation addressing crimes involving firearms.
  • Builds upon existing state regulations governing firearm manufacture, distribution, transportation, and importation.

Summary

Assembly Member DeMaio's legislative proposal signals California's intent to develop new measures addressing firearm-related crimes, building upon the state's existing framework of firearms regulation. The measure serves as a formal declaration of the Legislature's commitment to crafting future legislation in this policy area.

The bill acknowledges California's current regulatory structure, which encompasses the manufacture, distribution, transportation, and importation of specified firearms. While maintaining these existing provisions, the proposal establishes a foundation for subsequent legislative action without implementing immediate policy changes or creating new enforcement mechanisms. The measure requires a simple majority vote for passage and carries no direct fiscal implications for state or local governments.

This type of intent declaration typically precedes more detailed policy proposals, allowing legislators to formally document their plans to address specific issues through future legislation. The bill's structure aligns with California's established practice of using intent bills to initiate policy development processes while maintaining existing regulatory frameworks until more comprehensive measures are enacted.

Key Dates

Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Carl DeMaioR
Assembly Member
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Introduced By

Carl DeMaio
Carl DeMaioR
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/16/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Intent bill that proposes to enact new legislation addressing crimes involving firearms.
  • Builds upon existing state regulations governing firearm manufacture, distribution, transportation, and importation.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Carl DeMaio
Carl DeMaioR
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member DeMaio's legislative proposal signals California's intent to develop new measures addressing firearm-related crimes, building upon the state's existing framework of firearms regulation. The measure serves as a formal declaration of the Legislature's commitment to crafting future legislation in this policy area.

The bill acknowledges California's current regulatory structure, which encompasses the manufacture, distribution, transportation, and importation of specified firearms. While maintaining these existing provisions, the proposal establishes a foundation for subsequent legislative action without implementing immediate policy changes or creating new enforcement mechanisms. The measure requires a simple majority vote for passage and carries no direct fiscal implications for state or local governments.

This type of intent declaration typically precedes more detailed policy proposals, allowing legislators to formally document their plans to address specific issues through future legislation. The bill's structure aligns with California's established practice of using intent bills to initiate policy development processes while maintaining existing regulatory frameworks until more comprehensive measures are enacted.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (1/16/2025)

Key Dates

Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Carl DeMaioR
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
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Carl DeMaioR
Assembly Member
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