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CA AB1701
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl DeMaio
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AI Summary
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Bars individuals convicted of school shootings from petitioning for recall and resentencing under California's juvenile life without parole (LWOP) review provisions
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Defines "school shooting" as intentionally discharging a firearm within a school zone resulting in death, great bodily injury, or with intent to kill or injure multiple people
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Adds school shootings to existing exclusions that already prohibit resentencing petitions for offenses involving torture or victims who were public safety officials
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Excludes from the definition lawful discharges by peace officers, accidental/negligent discharges without intent to harm, and activities otherwise exempted under school zone firearm laws
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Amends Penal Code Section 1170, which currently allows juveniles sentenced to LWOP to petition for resentencing after serving at least 15 years
Legislative Description
Recall and resentencing: school shootings.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
3/10/2026