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AB 451: Law enforcement policies: restraining orders.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What AB 451 does, verified December 7, 2025

This law requires law enforcement agencies to develop and implement policies for serving court protection and restraining orders, including firearm access restrictions. These policies must include a standard process for serving orders against restrained individuals in a timely manner and ensure compliance with state law. The policies must also ensure safe, consistent, and effective service, implementation, and enforcement of these orders. The law also requires reimbursement for costs mandated by the state if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the law contains such costs.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 693, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-13)Alert me
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Oct. 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 693, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Sep. 12, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3375.).
Sep. 12, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0.).
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