Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 32: Tribal judges.
What AB 32 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to protect public officials from assault in retaliation for their duties. It makes it a crime to assault a judge or former judge of a tribal court, in addition to local, state, or federal courts. The bill clarifies that tribal judges can request confidential records. It also expands an existing crime to include tribal judges and requires legislative findings to support the limitation on access to public meetings and writings. The bill does not require reimbursement for the costs mandated by the state.
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. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 23, 2025 | Coauthors revised. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |