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AB 2052: Criminal procedure: continuances.
What AB 2052 does, verified August 26, 2026
<blockquote> <p>This bill amends section 1050 of the Penal Code by expanding the definition of "good cause" for granting continuances in criminal proceedings. Currently, "good cause" includes cases involving murder and domestic violence, among others. The proposed amendment adds elder or dependent adult abuse cases to this list.</p> </blockquote>
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-25)Alert me
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| Aug. 25, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |