Summary
Existing law generally authorizes a court to dismiss an action in the furtherance of justice. Existing law requires a court to dismiss an enhancement if it is in the furtherance of justice to do so, except if dismissal of that enhancement is prohibited by any initiative statute.
This bill would make the above-described requirement to dismiss an enhancement inapplicable to specified enhancements related to drug possession and trafficking, and would instead authorize the court to dismiss those specified enhancements if it is in the furtherance of justice to do so, except if dismissal of that enhancement is prohibited by any initiative statute.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Read first time. To print.
HouseFeb 21, 2026
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
HouseMar 9, 2026
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
HouseMar 18, 2026
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
House