California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 1589 — Firearms: silencers.

Last action — Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Chen.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows certain reserve peace officers to possess silencers in California.

The bill adds level I reserve peace officers to the list of individuals exempt from California's ban on silencers. This means they can possess these devices when authorized by their agency while performing their duties.

Summary

Existing law makes it a felony for any person, firm, or corporation to possess a silencer within this state. Existing law exempts specified actions from those provisions, including the possession of silencers by specified peace officers employed by specified law enforcement agencies or by military or naval forces, when on duty and when the use of silencers is authorized by the agency and is within the course and scope of their duties. This bill would further exempt from the prohibition on possessing silencers specified level I reserve peace officers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Chen.

  2. Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5166.)

  3. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  4. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 3).

  5. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee February 15.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass.

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 6001
Republican 2000
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Not Voting
Harabedian, John Democratic Yea
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Yea
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Yea
Wilson, Lori D. Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1589 do?
Existing law makes it a felony for any person, firm, or corporation to possess a silencer within this state. Existing law exempts specified actions from those provisions, including the possession of silencers by specified peace officers employed by specified law enforcement agencies or by military or naval forces, when on duty and when the use of silencers is authorized by the agency and is within the course and scope of their duties. This bill would further exempt from the prohibition on possessing silencers specified level I reserve peace officers.
Who sponsors AB 1589?
AB 1589 is sponsored by Chen, Phillip (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1589?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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