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CA AB1962
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Hart
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AI Summary
- Declares legislative intent to establish the California Indigent Defense Commission to oversee and ensure quality of legal defense services for defendants who cannot afford counsel
- The proposed commission would be responsible for ensuring indigent defense services meet both constitutional requirements and professional standards
- Currently, the State Public Defender handles efforts to improve indigent defense quality and can administer grants for indigent defense services
- Introduced by Assembly Member Hart on February 13, 2026, as a placeholder bill with no appropriation or fiscal impact
- Requires only a majority vote to pass; contains no substantive provisions yet, only a statement of intent for future legislation
Legislative Description
California Indigent Defense Commission.
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
2/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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