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CA AB1589
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Chen
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AI Summary
- Expands the exemption for possessing firearm silencers to include level I reserve peace officers deputized or appointed by law enforcement agencies listed in Penal Code Section 830.1
- Silencer possession would only be permitted when level I reserve officers are on duty and authorized by their agency within the course and scope of their duties
- Current law already exempts regular full-time peace officers and military/naval forces from the felony prohibition on silencer possession
- Requires no appropriation and has no fiscal impact on state or local programs
- Introduced by Assembly Member Chen on January 15, 2026
Legislative Description
Firearms: silencers.
Last Action
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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