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CA AB2623

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

9/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Allen

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Code Section 830.38 to clarify authority of state hospital peace officers under the State Department of State Hospitals or State Department of Developmental Services.

  • Requires the State Department of State Hospitals to develop a policy by June 30, 2013 regarding whether and when peace officers may carry firearms while performing security functions outside secure hospital areas.

  • Mandates implementation of the firearms policy by January 1, 2014.

  • Maintains existing requirement that peace officers may carry firearms only as authorized and under conditions specified by their employing agency.

Legislative Description

State hospitals: peace officers.

Last Action

Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

9/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/5/2012
Public Safety6/14/2012
Rules6/4/2012
Appropriations4/24/2012
Public Safety3/19/2012

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