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AB 458: Public contracts: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
What AB 458 does, verified August 19, 2026
This bill requires the development of model guidelines for state agencies to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories. The guidelines are to be created by the Department of General Services in consultation with the Department of Justice. These guidelines are to be completed by July 1, 2027, to regulate the procurement of these items in state contracts.
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5GovernorPending
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Last action: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby. (2026-08-17)Alert me
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| Aug. 17, 2026 | Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |