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CA AB2001
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Stefani
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AI Summary
- Expands access to state summary criminal history information maintained by the Department of Justice to city attorneys and county counsels pursuing public nuisance actions or red light abatement actions
- Authorizes criminal history information access for nuisance actions under Civil Code Sections 3479, 3480, 3491, or 3494, and red light abatement actions under Penal Code Sections 11225 and following
- Creates a new crime by expanding the scope of existing penalties for unauthorized disclosure of criminal history information to cover the newly authorized recipients
- Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies because the bill's costs stem from creating or modifying a crime, which is exempt under California Constitution Article XIII B, Section 6
- Introduced by Assembly Member Stefani on February 17, 2026, and requires majority vote approval with fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: state summary criminal history information.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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