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AB 24382025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEREPUBLICAN

Imprisonment.

Introduced Feb 20, 2026Natasha Johnson (R-CA)

Summary

Existing law requires a felony sentence punishable pursuant to specified provisions to be served in the county jail. Existing law requires these sentences to be served in the state prison if, among other things, the defendant has a current or prior serious or violent felony conviction or the defendant is required to register as a sex offender. This bill would additionally require the sentence to be served in the state prison if the sentence results in a total term of imprisonment exceeding 6 years.

Bill text versions

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 20, 2026

Read first time. To print.

House
Feb 21, 2026

From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

House
Mar 9, 2026

Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

House
Mar 18, 2026

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

House