SB 1080 Summary

• Reorganizes California Penal Code provisions relating to deadly weapons without substantive changes, effective January 1, 2012

• Moves weapons regulations from former Title 2 of Part 4 into new Part 6 (sections 16000-34370) covering firearms, ammunition, assault weapons, and related restrictions

• Adds Section 830.95 prohibiting peace officers from wearing uniforms while engaged in labor picketing or informational activities

• Establishes new Title 2 (sections 12001-12022.95) in Part 4 containing sentencing enhancements for firearm-related crimes during gang and drug offenses

• Authorizes California Law Revision Commission to study and recommend clean-up issues related to the reorganization