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CA AB1589

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Chen

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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