70 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
1 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed California Firearm Legislation
70 total bills, 12 anti-gun bills,
1 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: All measures that are not final enacted by the end of the first year can be considered in the second year of the session. To be officially designated as a carryover bill, a bill must pass its chamber of origin by January 31 of the second year of the session. All first year measures that have not passed their chambers of origin by January 31 of the second year may no longer receive consideration
Title: Firearms: large-capacity magazines.
Description: An act to amend Section 32310 of, and to add Section 32311 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 728, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Peace officers: airport law enforcement.
Description: An act to add and repeal Section 830.15 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 783, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 13, 2013
Title: The California Public Records Act: applications for licenses and licenses to carry firearms.
Description: An act to amend Section 6254 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Unsafe handguns.
Description: An act to amend Sections 32000, 32100, and 32110 of the Penal Code, relating to unsafe handguns.
Last Action: Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.
Last Action Date: March 6, 2014
Title: Assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles.
Description: An act to amend Sections 16970, 31000, 31110, and 32650 of the Penal Code, relating to assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 729, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Weapons: grandfather clauses.
Description: An act relating to weapons.
Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee February 24.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2013
Title: Family law: protective and restraining orders.
Description: An act to amend Sections 3100, 6383, and 6405 of the Family Code, and to amend Section 136.2 of the Penal Code, relating to family law.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 263, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: September 9, 2013
Title: Registration and licensing of firearms: City of Oakland.
Description: An act to amend Section 53071 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 25605 of the Penal Code, relating to local government.
Last Action: Last day to consider Governor's veto pursuant to Joint Rule 58.5.
Last Action Date: March 6, 2014
Title: Taxation: ammunition: School-Based Early Mental Health
Description: An act to amend Section 1656.1 of the Civil Code, to add Title 7 (commencing with Section 14001) to Part 4 of the Penal Code, and to add Section 6012.4 to, and to add Part 14.5 (commencing with Section 33001) to Division 2 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: School security: School Marshal Plan.
Description: An act to add Section 38010 to the Education Code, and to amend Section 6254 of the Government Code, relating to school security.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 22, 2013
Title: Firearms: criminal storage.
Description: An act to amend Sections 25100, 25110, and 26835 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 730, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms: buyback program.
Description: An act to add Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 34380) to Division 12 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Firearms: open carry prohibitions.
Description: An act to amend Sections 7574.14 and 7582.2 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Sections 16520, 16750, 16850, 25590, and 25605 of, to repeal Sections 626.92, 16505, 16950, 17040, 17295, and 17512 of, to repeal Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of, and to repeal Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of, Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 28, 2013
Title: Voting rights: preclearance.
Description: An act to add Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 400) to Division 0.5 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
Last Action: In committee: Held under submission.
Last Action Date: August 14, 2014
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 16520, 16540, 16850, 23510, and 28220 of, and to add Sections 17060, 25135, and 28255 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 737, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 26384, 26405, 27600, 28000, 28160, 28210, and 28215 of, and to add Sections 26620, 27620, and 31835 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 738, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Section 28215 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Died at Desk.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Convictions: expungement.
Description: An act to add Section 1203.41 to the Penal Code, relating to convictions.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 787, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 13, 2013
Title: State goods: peace officer's state-issued handgun: spouse or domestic partner.
Description: An act to add Section 26613 to the Penal Code, and to amend Section 10334 of the Public Contract Code, relating to state goods.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 16, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
Title: Hunting: nonlead ammunition.
Description: An act to amend Section 3004.5 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to hunting.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 16520, 16730, and 27590 of, and to add Sections 27575, 27580, and 27585 to, the Penal Code, and to amend Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Taxes: ammunition sales.
Description: An act to amend Section 1656.1 of the Civil Code, and to add Part 14.5 (commencing with Section 33001) to Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Concealed weapons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 26150 and 26155 of the Penal Code, relating to concealed weapons.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 28, 2013
Title: Deadly weapons: definition.
Description: An act to amend Section 16430 of the Penal Code, relating to deadly weapons.
Last Action: Read first time.
Last Action Date: February 25, 2013
Title: Gun violence restraining orders.
Description: An act to amend Section 1524 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 18250 of, to add Section 1542.5 to, and to add Division 3.2 (commencing with Section 18100) to Title 2 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, and to amend, repeal, and add Section 8105 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 872, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2014
Title: Firearms: notice to purchasers.
Description: An act to add Section 29310 to the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Weapons: destructive device.
Description: An act to amend Section 16460 of the Penal Code, relating to weapons.
Last Action: Died at Desk.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Peace officer: firearms.
Description: An act to amend Section 830.5 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Firearms: punishment.
Description: An act to amend Sections 626.9, 626.95, 25400, 25850, 27590, 29800, 29805, 29900, and 29905 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 8100, 8101, 8103, and 8104 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: August 5, 2013
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 8100, 8102, 8103, 8104, and 8105 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 747, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms: mentally disordered persons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 8100, 8103, 8104, and 8105 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Firearms: ownership.
Description: An act to amend Section 27570 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 28000 of, and to add and repeal Section 27965 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 21, 2014
Title: Firearms: license to carry concealed weapons.
Description: An act to repeal and add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 26150) of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Firearms: prohibited persons: notification.
Description: An act to amend Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 141, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: July 18, 2014
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 16520, 27590, 27600, 27875, 27920, and 28230 of, and to add Section 27585 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 878, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2014
Title: Deadly weapons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 11108.9, 16190, 16540, 16850, 17170, 17180, 17190, 27210, 28480, and 28490 of the Penal Code, relating to deadly weapons.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 103, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: July 9, 2014
Title: Unsafe handguns: single-shot pistols.
Description: An act to amend Section 32100 of the Penal Code, relating to unsafe handguns.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 147, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: July 18, 2014
Title: Firearms: prohibitions: exemptions: federal corrections agencies.
Description: An act to amend Sections 30625 and 32000 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: June 5, 2014
Title: Military personnel: veterans: sentencing: mitigating circumstances.
Description: An act to amend Section 1170.9 of, and to add Section 1170.91 to, the Penal Code, relating to sentencing.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 163, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: July 21, 2014
Title: Misdemeanor offenses: deferral of sentencing: pilot program.
Description: An act to add and repeal Chapter 2.96 (commencing with Section 1001.94) of Title 6 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal sentencing.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 732, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 28, 2014
Title: Firearms: Prohibited Armed Persons File.
Description: An act to amend Sections 30000 and 30005 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 182, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: July 23, 2014
Title: Weapons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 21510, 25400, and 25850 of the Penal Code, relating to weapons.
Last Action: In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
Last Action Date: May 23, 2014
Title: Unlawful detainer: nuisance: unlawful weapons and ammunition.
Description: An act to add and repeal Section 3485 of the Civil Code, relating to unlawful detainer, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 339, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 15, 2014
Title: Firearms: buy-back programs.
Description: An act to add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 34020) to Division 11 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10(c).
Last Action Date: August 18, 2014
Title: Firearms control.
Description: Relative to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 83, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: August 20, 2013
Title: Electrical restructuring.
Description: An act to amend Sections 63010, 63025.1, 63041.5, 63043, 63048.3, 63048.56, 63048.7, 63049.2, 63049.62, 63049.64, 63049.67, and 63071 of, and to repeal Article 4 (commencing with Section 63042) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7 of, the Government Code, to amend Sections 331, 332.1, 341.5, 348, 349.5, 359, 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 374, 379, 394.5, 395, 399.2, 2827, 9600, and 9607 of, to repeal Sections 330, 350, 355, 356, 361, 363, 367, 367.7, 368.5, 373, 374.5, 375, 376, 390, 390.1, and 397 of, and to repeal Article 5.5 (commencing with Section 840) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 1 of, the Public Utilities Code, and to amend Section 31071.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to electricity.
Last Action: In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Last Action Date: September 26, 2014
Title: Firearms: assault weapons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 30515 and 30900 of, and to add Section 30680 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Hearing postponed by committee.
Last Action Date: August 30, 2013
Title: Firearms.
Description: Relative to firearms.
Last Action: Read. Refused adoption. (Ayes 15. Noes 14. Page 1682.) Motion to reconsider made by Senator Knight. Reconsideration granted. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 1683.)
Last Action Date: July 8, 2013
Title: Ammunition: purchase permits.
Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 17315, 30000, 30005, 30312, 30345, 30347, 30350, 30352, and 30365 of, to amend the heading of Article 3 (commencing with Section 30345) of Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, to add Sections 16663, 30313, 30348, and 30367 to, to add Article 5 (commencing with Section 30380) to Chapter 1 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, and to repeal Section 30355 of, the Penal Code, relating to ammunition.
Last Action: From Assembly without further action.
Last Action Date: August 30, 2014
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act relating to firearms.
Last Action: From committee: That the bill be retained in committee, and that the subject matter be referred to the Committee on Rules for assignment to the proper committee for study. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 15.)
Last Action Date: August 22, 2013
Title: Firearms: mentally disordered persons.
Description: An act to amend Section 8105 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 753, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms: prohibited persons.
Description: An act to add Section 30015 to the Penal Code, relating to firearms, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 2, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: May 1, 2013
Title: State game refuges: possession of weapons.
Description: An act to amend Section 10506 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to state game refuges.
Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: BB devices.
Description: An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 16250 and 16700 of the Penal Code, relating to BB devices.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 915, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2014
Title: Firearms: owner-authorized handguns.
Description: An act to amend Section 31910 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Set, second hearing. Held in committee and under submission.
Last Action Date: August 30, 2013
Title: Firearms: lost or stolen: reports.
Description: An act to amend Sections 16520, 26835, and 27535 of, and to add Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 25250) to Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Firearms: criminal storage: unsafe handguns: fees.
Description: An act to amend Sections 25100, 25200, 32000, and 32015 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 758, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms: assault weapons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 30515 and 30900 of, and to add Section 30902 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Firearms: Private Patrol Operators: registration and assignment.
Description: An act to amend Section 28235 of, and to add Article 6.1 (commencing with Section 27970) to Chapter 4 of Division 6 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Last Action Date: February 3, 2014
Title: Agricultural District 1-A: firearm sales at the Cow
Description: An act to add Section 4132 to the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to agricultural districts.
Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Peace officers: welfare checks: firearms.
Description: An act to add Section 11106.4 to the Penal Code, relating to crime prevention.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 918, Statutes of 2014.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2014
Title: Firearms: shotguns.
Description: An act to amend Sections 17190 and 30900 of, and to add Section 30903 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Firearms: prohibited persons.
Description: An act to add Section 30020 to the Penal Code, relating to firearms, and making an appropriation therefor.
Last Action: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
Last Action Date: August 14, 2014
Title: Firearms: firearm safety certificate.
Description: An act to amend Sections 27540, 27875, 27880, 27920, 27925, 28160, 31620, and 31810 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 31500) of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, to amend the heading of Article 2 (commencing with Section 31610) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, to amend the heading of Article 3 (commencing with Section 31700) of Chapter 4 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 26840, 31610, 31615, 31625, 31630, 31635, 31640, 31645, 31650, 31655, 31660, and 31700 of, and to add Sections 16535, 16865, and 26860 to, the Penal Code, relating to firearms, and making an appropriation therefor.
Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 761, Statutes of 2013.
Last Action Date: October 11, 2013
Title: Firearms: prohibited persons.
Description: An act to amend Sections 29805 and 30305 of the Penal Code, and to amend Section 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Last Action Date: February 27, 2014
Title: Firearms: identifying information.
Description: An act to amend Sections 11106, 16520, 23910, and 30105 of, and to add Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29180) to Division 7 of Title 4 of Part 6 of, the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Last Action Date: September 30, 2014
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Sections 32025, 32030, and 32110 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Firearms.
Description: An act to amend Section 32110 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Referred to Com. on RLS.
Last Action Date: March 17, 2014
Title: Deadly weapons: applications to the Department of
Description: An act to amend Sections 18900, 23000, 23655, 26710, 26715, 27200, 27555, 28450, 29050, 29060, 29500, 30105, 31000, 31005, 31320, 31635, 32010, 32315, 32650, 32700, 33300, and 33850 of, and to add Section 16030 to, the Penal Code, relating to deadly weapons.
Last Action: Held in committee and under submission.
Last Action Date: May 23, 2014
Title: Firearms: Assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles: exemptions.
Description: An act to add Section 30626 to the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Last Action: Held in committee and under submission.
Last Action Date: May 23, 2014
