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AB 2337: Peace officers: theft.
What AB 2337 does, verified September 3, 2026
This bill would amend California's penal code to make theft by a public officer without lawful authority a grand theft, regardless of the property's value. The bill aims to increase punishment for such crimes. A state-mandated local program would be required to implement this change. The bill would not require reimbursement for local agencies and school districts due to the specified reason for the exemption.
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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.). (2026-08-30)Alert me
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| Aug. 30, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |