CA SB2

Removes "good cause" and "good moral character" requirements for concealed carry licenses, replacing them with a "disqualified person" standard based on dangerousness to self, others, or community, with applicants required to be at least 21 years old and recorded owners of the firearm.

Requires concealed carry training to be no less than 16 hours (up from 16 hours max) and adds topics including safe storage, legal transportation, and mental health resources; applicants must pass written exams and demonstrate shooting proficiency.

Expands locations where licensees cannot carry firearms to include schools, universities, government buildings, courts, hospitals, public transit, libraries, parks, places of worship, airports, and many private businesses unless they post permission signs.

Requires licensing authorities to submit fingerprints and conduct background checks through the Department of Justice before issuing licenses, with fingerprint submission required for renewals starting September 1, 2026.

Allows applicants denied or whose licenses are revoked based on "disqualified person" determinations to request court hearings within 30 days, with specific procedural protections and timelines for judicial review.