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CA AB2342
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Hoover
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AI Summary
- Expands the Governor's authority to reverse or modify Board of Parole Hearings decisions granting parole to inmates convicted of violent felonies (as defined in Penal Code Section 667.5), not just those convicted of murder
- Allows Governor review of parole grants for inmates serving indeterminate prison terms for violent felonies other than murder, and for inmates on determinate terms granted parole under the Elderly Parole Program or youth offender parole program
- Requires the Governor to provide written reasons to the inmate when reversing or modifying a parole decision
- Becomes operative only if an accompanying Assembly Constitutional Amendment is approved by voters at the November 3, 2026 statewide election
Legislative Description
Parole.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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