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CA AB2450

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natasha Johnson

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Code Section 1385 to change how courts handle sentence enhancements related to drug possession and trafficking offenses
  • Converts mandatory dismissal of specified drug-related enhancements to discretionary dismissal, allowing judges to choose whether to dismiss rather than requiring it
  • Applies to enhancements under Health and Safety Code sections 11353.1, 11353.6, 11370.4, 11379.7, 11379.8, and 11380.1 (drug trafficking and distribution enhancements)
  • Maintains prohibition on dismissing enhancements if barred by any initiative statute
  • Requires majority vote for passage and involves fiscal committee review but contains no appropriation

Legislative Description

Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/9/2026

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