Assembly BillChaptered/SignedFish and Game
AB 454: Migratory birds: California Migratory Bird Protection Act.
What AB 454 does, verified December 13, 2025
This bill would make it unlawful to take or possess migratory birds designated under federal law before January 1, 2025, or after that date, with certain exceptions. It would repeal an existing provision that made a similar prohibition unlawful as of January 20, 2025. The bill would declare its urgency and state that it would take effect immediately. The bill also clarifies that no reimbursement is required for its implementation.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 365, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-03)Alert me
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| Oct. 06, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 365, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 06, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 11, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58. Noes 17. Page 2915.). |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58. Noes 17. Page 2915.). |