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AB 486: Crimes: burglary tools.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 13, 2025

What AB 486 does, verified December 13, 2025

This bill amends the penal code to include specific tools in the definition of burglary and related crimes. The added tools are key programming devices, key duplicating devices, and signal extenders. These items will be considered an element of the offense, expanding the scope of existing crimes. The bill requires a state-mandated local program. The state will not be required to reimburse local agencies and school districts for the costs associated with implementing this law.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 367, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-04)Alert me
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Oct. 06, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 367, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 06, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Sep. 13, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 67. Noes 0. Page 3505.).
Sep. 13, 2025Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
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