Assembly BillPassed first houseHealth and Safety
AB 1612: Disposition of controlled substances.
What AB 1612 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to dispose of controlled substances in California. It allows local police departments, sheriff's offices, and state law enforcement agencies to transport controlled substances held beyond the applicable retention period for ongoing investigations or related proceedings. These substances can be transported to the Department of Justice for disposal. The Department of Justice would contract with a third party to dispose of the substances, if funded by the legislature. This process aims to streamline the disposal of controlled substances and reduce the risk of contamination or unauthorized access.
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 10, 2026 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| May. 28, 2026 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |