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AB 1966: Sentencing enhancements: crimes against undocumented individuals.
What AB 1966 does, verified March 19, 2026
This bill would add a new sentencing enhancement to the California penal code, requiring courts to impose an additional 2-year term of state imprisonment for individuals convicted of committing certain crimes against undocumented individuals. This new enhancement would apply to qualifying criminal activities, such as using a firearm or damaging property, committed against undocumented individuals. The bill would also specify that reimbursement is not required for local agencies and school districts due to a provision in the California Constitution.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. (2026-03-18)Alert me
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| Mar. 18, 2026 | In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 09, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 02, 2026 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |