AB 1959
  • Introduced
    Feb 13, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 20, 2026
  • Became Law
    Sep 27, 2026
AB 1959
California Assembly Bill
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Juvenile justice.
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Senate • Aug 20, 2026: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 5584.).
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09/27/26 - Chaptered

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Apr 07, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 8

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    May 14, 2026, Assembly
    Do pass.
    YES: 14
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 14

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      May 21, 2026, Assembly
      AB 1959 Patel Assembly Third Reading
      YES: 69
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 11
      YES: 69

      NO: 0

        NOT VOTING: 11

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        Jun 30, 2026, Senate
        Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
        YES: 5
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 1
        YES: 5

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 1

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          Aug 03, 2026, Senate
          Placed on suspense file
          YES: 7
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 7

          NO: 0

            OTHER: 0
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            Aug 13, 2026, Senate
            Do pass
            YES: 7
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 7

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Aug 20, 2026, Senate
              3rd Reading AB1959 Patel By Jones
              YES: 34
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 6
              YES: 34

              NO: 0

                NOT VOTING: 6

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                • Aug 20, 2026 | Senate
                  • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0. Page 5584.).
                • Sep 27, 2026 | legislature
                  • Approved by the Governor.
                  • Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 563, Statutes of 2026.
                • Aug 27, 2026 | legislature
                  • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
                • Aug 20, 2026 | Assembly
                  • In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
                • Aug 20, 2026 | Senate
                  • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 0.).
                • Aug 13, 2026 | Senate
                  • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
                  • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
                • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
                  • In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
                • Jul 01, 2026 | Senate
                  • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
                • Jun 15, 2026 | Senate
                  • In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
                • Jun 03, 2026 | Senate
                  • Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
                • May 21, 2026 | Senate
                  • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
                • May 21, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 69. Noes 0. Page 5207.)
                • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
                • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
                  • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 14).
                • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
                  • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
                • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
                • Apr 09, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Read second time and amended.
                • Apr 08, 2026 | Assembly
                  • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 7).
                • Mar 18, 2026 | Assembly
                  • In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
                • Mar 09, 2026 | Assembly
                  • In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
                • Mar 02, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
                • Feb 14, 2026 | Assembly
                  • From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
                • Feb 13, 2026 | Assembly
                  • Read first time. To print.
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