California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 2438 — Imprisonment.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 4% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    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).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Existing law requires a felony sentence punishable pursuant to specified provisions to be served in the county jail. Existing law requires these sentences to be served in the state prison if, among other things, the defendant has a current or prior serious or violent felony conviction or the defendant is required to register as a sex offender. This bill would additionally require the sentence to be served in the state prison if the sentence results in a total term of imprisonment exceeding 6 years.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill AB 2438 include the addition of new language that clarifies certain definitions and requirements. This updated wording helps make the bill easier to understand and ensures that everyone knows what is expected. These adjustments are important because they aim to improve the effectiveness of the legislation and prevent misunderstandings in its implementation.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

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

  4. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

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

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 5 voted No

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 and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 3 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 1501
Total 3501
% of votes cast 33%56%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
González, Mark Democratic Nay
Haney, Matt Democratic Nay
Harabedian, John Democratic Nay
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Not Voting
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Nay
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Nay
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2438 do?
Existing law requires a felony sentence punishable pursuant to specified provisions to be served in the county jail. Existing law requires these sentences to be served in the state prison if, among other things, the defendant has a current or prior serious or violent felony conviction or the defendant is required to register as a sex offender. This bill would additionally require the sentence to be served in the state prison if the sentence results in a total term of imprisonment exceeding 6 years.
Who sponsors AB 2438?
AB 2438 is sponsored by Johnson, Natasha (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2438?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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