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AB 2004: Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.
What AB 2004 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill would amend the penal code to include a deputy sheriff employed by the county of fresno or the county of san joaquin within the definition of a peace officer. The bill would clarify that a deputy sheriff's authority to make arrests and carry firearms extends to any place in the state while engaged in custodial assignments or performing other law enforcement duties. The bill makes related findings and declarations to support the inclusion of these deputy sheriffs as peace officers.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.). |
| Jun. 10, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun. 09, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 9). |