Assembly BillIntroducedCivil
AB 2584: Self-defense.
What AB 2584 does, verified April 29, 2026
This bill aims to amend the self-defense law in California to provide additional protection. It allows individuals to use necessary force to defend themselves or their loved ones, including spouses, children, and relatives. The law also extends protection to guests and ward, servant, master, or other individuals under one's care. Furthermore, the bill specifies that individuals who lawfully resist a public offense, such as a crime, cannot be held civilly liable or face a cause of action.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In committee: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken. (2026-04-28)Alert me
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| Apr. 28, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Testimony taken. |
| Apr. 06, 2026 | In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. |
| Apr. 06, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| Mar. 26, 2026 | Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 25, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). |