California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 991 — Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.

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
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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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 provision relating to the dismissal of enhancements inapplicable to firearms-related enhancements, but would allow the court to dismiss these firearm-related enhancements pursuant to the court's general authority to dismiss an action, as specified.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

AB 991 has been updated to include a new provision that adds clarity to its existing rules. Specifically, it has added language that specifies how certain decisions will be made, ensuring transparency and consistency in the process. This change is important because it helps prevent confusion and ensures that everyone involved understands the criteria being used. This can ultimately lead to better outcomes and more trust in the system.

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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. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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

  5. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Essayli · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Essayli

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 991 do?
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 provision relating to the dismissal of enhancements inapplicable to firearms-related enhancements, but would allow the court to dismiss these firearm-related enhancements pursuant to the court's general authority to dismiss an action, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 991?
AB 991 is sponsored by Essayli.
What is the current status of AB 991?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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