Assembly BillIntroduced
AB 1962: California Indigent Defense Commission.
What AB 1962 does, verified February 20, 2026
The bill aims to establish the California Indigent Defense Commission to ensure that indigent defense services meet constitutional and professional standards. The commission will oversee the improvement of indigent defense, building on the existing role of the state public defender in awarding grants to enhance services. The goal is to provide high-quality representation to defendants who cannot afford counsel, in line with federal and state constitutional rights.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. (2026-02-14)Alert me
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| Feb. 14, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |