AB 1753: Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures.
<blockquote> AB 1753 amends laws related to protective orders in California. Key changes include: <ul><li>Clarifying the requirement for restrained individuals to relinquish firearms and ammunition.</li> <li>Allowing remote appearances at hearings for postsecondary educational institution or workplace violence restraining orders without cost.</li> <li>Prohibiting courts from requiring prior notice to respondents when filing temporary or ex parte protective orders if it would endanger applicants or others.</li> <li>Mandating peace officers follow specific procedures for serving restraining and protective orders.</li> <li>Expanding the duties of district attorneys and prosecuting city attorneys by requiring them to search the department of justice automated firearms system.</li> <li>Authorizing courts to conduct searches before hearings on various types of restraining orders, including ci…
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |