Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 256: Crimes: intoxication and firearms.
What AB 256 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to create a new enhancement for individuals who commit a felony while under the influence of a controlled substance they are prohibited from possessing, with a firearm. The enhancement is punishable by an additional year of imprisonment in the county jail. The bill also allows for the issuance of a search warrant when a blood sample is used as evidence of this violation. This new enhancement would require the state to establish a local program. The bill does not require reimbursement from the state for certain costs.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. |
| Jan. 06, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Jan. 05, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended. |