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AB-1615: Firearms: unsafe handguns.
Signed into law. See the bill page for its effective date.
An act to amend Section 32000 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Status: Signed · As of
Last recorded action ·
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 198, Statutes of 2026.
Counsel review pending · Informational only, not legal advice
Where it stands
- Sponsor: Stephanie Nguyen, Ávila Farías, Leticia Castillo, Heather Hadwick, Jacqui Irwin, Darsh Patel
How this affects Californians
Draft explainer
Law enforcement · No direct effect on most people
Lets a county probation department peace officer use an unsafe handgun as a service weapon after completing the POST firearm course, with qualification every 3 months. A law enforcement exemption detail; nothing changes for private buyers.
Right now: Signed into law. See the bill page for its effective date.
Informational only, not legal advice. Grounded in the bill's official digest.
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