CA AB2239

Prohibits persons convicted on or after January 1, 2023, of misdemeanor child abuse (Penal Code Section 273a) or elder abuse (Penal Code Section 368, subdivisions (b), (c), or (f)) from owning, purchasing, receiving, or possessing firearms for 10 years after conviction.

Establishes criminal penalties of up to one year in county jail and/or a fine not exceeding $1,000 for violations of the firearm possession prohibition.

Requires courts to notify the Department of Justice of persons subject to this prohibition, though prohibitions may be reduced, eliminated, or conditioned under Sections 29855 or 29860.

Incorporates provisions of AB 1621 through Section 1.5 if both bills are enacted before January 1, 2023, with Section 1.5 becoming operative if this bill is enacted after AB 1621.

Declares no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts because costs result from creating new criminal penalties under Section 17556 of the Government Code.