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CA AB1905
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Schultz
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AI Summary
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from using undercover tactics or agents/collaborators to obtain statements or information from individuals who were 17 years of age or younger at the time of the alleged crime while in custody
- Expands existing protections against manipulative interrogation tactics for minors to cover covert information-gathering methods
- Requires courts to consider violations of these provisions when determining the admissibility of any statements obtained
- Directs courts to consider willful violations by law enforcement officers as a factor in assessing that officer's credibility under Evidence Code Section 780
- Introduced by Assembly Member Schultz with principal coauthor Assembly Member Bonta; requires majority vote with no appropriation or fiscal impact
Legislative Description
Juveniles: custodial interrogation.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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