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AB 1948

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Ramos and 1 co-sponsor

AB 1948 modifies California's concealed carry weapons licensing framework, affecting how residents can obtain permits to carry firearms in public.

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.
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Bill Summary · AB 1948

Legislative bill overview

AB 1948 proposes modifications to California's concealed carry weapons (CCW) licensing system. The bill was recently introduced and is currently in the early legislative stages, having just been printed and scheduled for potential committee hearing in March 2026.

Why is this important

California's CCW licensing framework has been significantly litigated and modified in recent years, particularly following the 2022 Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which affected how states can regulate concealed carry. Any changes to California's licensing standards could impact public safety policy, constitutional rights litigation, and law enforcement practices statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill's specific provisions are not yet available in public documents, making it difficult to assess whether it expands or restricts licensing criteria
  • Constitutional vs. public safety balance: Proposed changes could face opposition from either gun rights advocates (if restrictive) or public safety organizations (if permissive)
  • County-level implementation: California's CCW system relies on county-level administration, and any state-level changes may create compliance or funding questions across 58 counties

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

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