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AB 1806

Department of Justice.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and 5 co-sponsors

California AB 1806 modifies Department of Justice operations; currently in committee review with recent amendments pending full legislative assessment.

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
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Bill Summary · AB 1806

Legislative bill overview

AB 1806 is a California Department of Justice bill currently in early legislative stages (referred to the Public Safety Committee). The bill has undergone author amendments and is awaiting committee review, though the specific provisions are not publicly detailed in the provided action history.

Why is this important

Bills affecting the Department of Justice can impact law enforcement operations, victim services, criminal justice policies, or prosecutorial functions across California. As a state with significant influence on national criminal justice trends, legislative changes at this level often have broader implications for public safety and legal procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill text: Without access to the actual bill language or summary, stakeholders cannot evaluate whether it expands or restricts DOJ authority
  • Committee amendments: The recent author amendments suggest the bill was modified to address concerns, but the specific changes are unclear
  • Bipartisan sponsorship questions: The diverse sponsor group (Harabedian, Carrillo, Bauer-Kahan, Connolly, Gabriel) suggests either consensus-building or potential compromise language that may dilute original intent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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