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CA AB2669
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gipson
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AI Summary
- Requires prosecutors to meet and confer with defense counsel during plea negotiations to avoid adverse immigration consequences for defendants, strengthening existing law that only required prosecutors to "consider" such consequences
- Creates a rebuttable presumption of violation if a defendant shows they proposed an alternative plea (including a more serious offense) that would avoid immigration consequences and the prosecution declined
- Mandates a court hearing where prosecutors must demonstrate "clear and convincing" good cause for failing to offer an immigration-neutral plea when defendants make a prima facie showing of non-compliance
- Authorizes courts to impose remedies for violations, including ordering parties to meet and confer within 10 days, continuing the matter, making findings on the record, or granting other relief in furtherance of justice
- Defines "offense of comparable or greater seriousness" as one within the same sentencing triad, multiple offenses in lieu of a single offense, or a more serious offense with greater sentencing exposure
Legislative Description
Pleas: immigration.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/9/2026
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