AB 1889 — Protective orders.

Summary

Existing law allows the court to issue a protective order restraining a defendant from any contact with the victim if the defendant has been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, human trafficking, a crime in furtherance of a criminal street gang, or a registerable sex offense. Under existing law, the protective order may be valid for up to 10 years, as determined by the court. This bill would authorize those orders to be valid for up to 10 years, or one year after the person's release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later. Existing law authorizes a protective order restraining a person convicted of the crime of battery of specified persons, including a spouse or former spouse, to be valid for up to 15 years. The bill would authorize those orders to be valid for up to 15 years, or one year after the person's release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later. By extending the duration of protective orders, a violation of which is punishable as a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 136.2 of the Penal Code proposed by SB 1395 and AB 2261, to be operative only if this bill and either or both of those bills are enacted and this bill is enacted last. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

• Enrolled 09/01/26 - Enrolled html September 01, 2026
• Amended 08/21/26 - Amended Senate html August 21, 2026
• Amended 06/25/26 - Amended Senate Current pdf June 25, 2026
• Amended 03/09/26 - Amended Assembly pdf March 09, 2026
• Introduced 02/12/26 - Introduced pdf February 12, 2026
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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the California codes: Section 136.2 of the Penal Code; Section 273.5 of the Penal Code.

• Section 136.2 of the Penal Code

  When subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of 10 years, (3) under this subdivision (j) 10 years, (j)For purposes of this section, “local When subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of 10 years, (3) under this subdivision (j)For purposes of this section, “local → SEC. 1.1. Section 136.2 of the Penal Code is amended to read: Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (j), when not listed in subdivision (j) either 10 years, or 1 year after the person’s release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later, (j) (1) When a criminal defendant has been convicted of a sexual offense involving a minor victim that requires registration pursuant to Section 290, the court shall also consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from contact with the victim, which may be valid for up to the later of 10 years or until the minor victim reaches 18 years of age, as determined by the court. The court may consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from any person who is a member of the victim’s family or household. It is the intent of the Legislature that the length of a restraining order be based upon the seriousness of the facts before the court, the probability of future violations, and the safety of the victim and their immediate family. The protective order may be issued by the court regardless of whether the defendant is sentenced to state prison or county jail, or whether imposition of the sentence is suspended and the defendant is placed on probation. The order may be modified throughout the duration of the order by the court in the county in which the order was issued.(2) The provisions of Section 6380 of the Family Code shall apply to a protective order issued pursuant to this subdivision.(3) This subdivision shall become operative on July 1, 2027. (k) issued pursuant to subdivision (i) or (j) (l) By no later than July 1, 2027, the Judicial Council shall develop forms, instructions, and rules relating to protective orders issued or extended pursuant to subdivision (j). (m) SEC. 1.2. Section 136.2 of the Penal Code is amended to read: of this code of this code of this code The court may consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from any person who is a member of the victim’s family or household. either 10 years, or 1 year after the person’s release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later, of this code (j) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Local (2) “Member of the victim’s family” means any person related to the named victim, including through adoption, domestic partnership, or marriage or by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree. SEC. 1.3. Section 136.2 of the Penal Code is amended to read: of this code of this code Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (j), when of this code not listed in subdivision (j) The court may consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from any person who is a member of the victim’s family or household. either 10 years, or 1 year after the person’s release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later, of this code (j) (1) When a criminal defendant has been convicted of a sexual offense involving a minor victim that requires registration pursuant to Section 290, the court shall also consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from contact with the victim, which may be valid for up to the later of 10 years or until the minor victim reaches 18 years of age, as determined by the court. The court may consider issuing an order restraining the defendant from any person who is a member of the victim’s family or household. It is the intent of the Legislature that the length of a restraining order be based upon the seriousness of the facts before the court, the probability of future violations, and the safety of the victim and their immediate family. The protective order may be issued by the court regardless of whether the defendant is sentenced to state prison or county jail, or whether imposition of the sentence is suspended and the defendant is placed on probation. The order may be modified throughout the duration of the order by the court in the county in which the order was issued.(2) The provisions of Section 6380 of

  amended

• Section 273.5 of the Penal Code

  SEC. 3. → SEC. 3. SEC. 4

  amended

Action History

1. September 18, 2026

   Vetoed by Governor.

2. September 04, 2026

   Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.

3. August 27, 2026

   Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6722.).

4. August 27, 2026

   In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

5. August 26, 2026

   Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.).

6. August 24, 2026

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

7. August 21, 2026

   Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

8. August 13, 2026

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

9. August 13, 2026

   From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).

10. August 03, 2026

    In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.

11. June 25, 2026

    Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

12. June 24, 2026

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 23).

13. June 16, 2026

    In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

14. June 03, 2026

    Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

15. May 27, 2026

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

16. May 26, 2026

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)

17. May 18, 2026

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

18. May 14, 2026

    From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).

19. April 08, 2026

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

20. March 18, 2026

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

21. March 10, 2026

    Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

22. March 09, 2026

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

23. March 02, 2026

    Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

24. February 13, 2026

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.

25. February 12, 2026

    Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• James C. Ramos · Primary

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