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CA AB2546

Bill

Status

Passed

9/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Rendon

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Government Code Section 7070 to replace specific trade names for military equipment with general descriptions in the definition of "military equipment"

  • Replaces references to "High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees" with broader language covering "wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached"

  • Maintains existing requirements that law enforcement agencies adopt a military equipment use policy and obtain governing body approval before acquiring military equipment

  • Clarifies exclusions from the military equipment definition, including standard consumer vehicles, unarmored ATVs, handheld locks removal tools, and standard issue service weapons and ammunition

  • Defines "military equipment" to include unmanned aerial/ground vehicles, armored personnel carriers, tracked armored vehicles, explosive breaching tools, firearms .50 caliber or greater, and specialized riot control devices

Legislative Description

Law enforcement and state agencies: military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 408, Statutes of 2024.

9/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety5/1/2024
Rules4/1/2024
Public Safety3/4/2024

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