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AB 1078: Firearms.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What AB 1078 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill aims to amend California's firearms laws to improve public safety. It prohibits licensing authorities from issuing licenses to individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, including contempt of court and specified federal crimes. The bill also requires licensing authorities to review the California restraining and protective order system to determine if an applicant is a danger to themselves or others. The bill exempts individuals who were previously subject to a restraining order from the licensure prohibition. It also allows non-residents to apply for concealed carry permits, but requires them to provide additional information and attest under oath that they intend to travel or spend time primarily in California. The bill increases the number of firearms that a person can apply to purchase within a 30-day period from one to three, and prohibits delivery of a firear…

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 570, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-10)Alert me
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Oct. 10, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 570, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 10, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Sep. 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 57. Noes 20. Page 3284.).
Sep. 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 57. Noes 20.).
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