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AB-1589: Firearms: silencers.
Moved to a chamber inactive file. It is not moving right now, and it is not law.
The 2025-2026 regular legislative session adjourned sine die on August 31, 2026, so this bill did not advance. The 2027-2028 regular session convenes in December 2026.
An act to amend Section 33415 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Status: Dead (sine die) · As of
Last recorded action ·
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Chen.
Counsel review pending · Informational only, not legal advice
Where it stands
- Sponsor: Phillip Chen
How this affects Californians
Draft explainer
Law enforcement · No direct effect on most people
Would exempt level I reserve peace officers from the silencer possession ban when on duty and authorized by their agency. For everyone else nothing would change; possession remains a felony.
Right now: Moved to a chamber inactive file. It is not moving right now, and it is not law.
Informational only, not legal advice. Grounded in the bill's official digest.
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