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CA AB2574
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Juan Alanis
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AI Summary
- Raises the evidentiary standard for declaring dogs potentially dangerous or vicious from "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence" for both initial hearings and appeals
- Requires all cities and counties to comply with state hearing, notification, and appeal procedures, eliminating local discretion to adopt alternative programs
- Mandates law enforcement or animal control officers provide a written "notice of rights" to dog owners when seizing and impounding a dog pending a hearing
- Notice of rights must include a detailed description of the reason for seizure and information about hearing procedures, including the right to legal representation, access to evidence, and the ability to confront witnesses
- Dog owners must sign the notice under penalty of perjury affirming they received it, and officers must retain a signed copy for their records
Legislative Description
Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs: hearings: appeal: notice of owner’s or keeper’s rights.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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