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CA SB1338

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Jones

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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