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CA SB1338
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jones
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AI Summary
- Interfering with the transport of a repossessed vehicle to a storage facility, auction, or dealer would be elevated from an infraction to a misdemeanor
- The prohibition applies to interference with vehicles being transported by licensed repossession agency employees after repossession is complete under Business and Professions Code Section 7507.12
- Peace officers acting in an official capacity are exempt from the interference prohibition
- The bill amends Vehicle Code Section 10856 and creates a state-mandated local program due to the increased criminal penalty
- No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because the costs stem from changes to crime penalties under Government Code Section 17556
Legislative Description
Vehicles: repossession.
Last Action
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/22/2026
Public Safety4/8/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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