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AB 1959: Juvenile justice.
What AB 1959 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to amend certain laws related to juvenile justice in California. It would prevent a person under 18 who was sentenced to life without parole from seeking recall and resentencing if they have been convicted of multiple murders, committed a mass shooting, or committed the crime in a school zone or place of worship. Additionally, the bill would allow the district attorney to transfer minors from juvenile court to a court of criminal jurisdiction for certain serious offenses committed by minors aged 14 or 15.
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Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-20)Alert me
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| Aug. 20, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 20, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |