California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1601 — Jury duty: eligibility.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law makes all persons eligible and qualified to be prospective trial jurors, except persons who, among other things, are not citizens of the United States. This bill would instead make a person eligible and qualified to be a prospective juror if they are a lawful permanent resident.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on JUD. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  6. Re-referred to Coms. on B. & P. and JUD. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  11. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1601 do?
Existing law makes all persons eligible and qualified to be prospective trial jurors, except persons who, among other things, are not citizens of the United States. This bill would instead make a person eligible and qualified to be a prospective juror if they are a lawful permanent resident.
Who sponsors AB 1601?
AB 1601 is sponsored by Alvarez, David (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1601?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1601?
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