California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

ACA 19 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 8 of Article V thereof, relating to parole.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee April 19.

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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 has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

The California Constitution delays for 30 days the implementation of any decision by the Board of Parole Hearings granting, denying, revoking, or suspending the parole of a person sentenced to an indeterminate term upon conviction of murder. The California Constitution authorizes the Governor, during this 30-day period, to affirm, modify, or reverse any such decision of the Board of Parole Hearings, and requires the Governor to report to the Legislature each parole decision affirmed, modified, or reversed, stating the pertinent facts and reasons for the action. This measure would additionally delay, and authorize the Governor to affirm, modify, or reverse, any decision of the Board of Parole Hearings for the granting of parole for any person receiving parole through any early parole program designated by the Legislature, if that person was convicted of a violent felony, as defined.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to ACA 19 include the addition of specific language that clarifies the intent of the legislation. This change helps to ensure that the bill's goals are more easily understood by the public and those implementing the law. Removing outdated or confusing text also improves the overall clarity of the legislation, making it more effective in addressing its intended issues. These updates matter because they enhance transparency and can lead to better enforcement and compliance.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee April 19.

  2. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 19 do?
The California Constitution delays for 30 days the implementation of any decision by the Board of Parole Hearings granting, denying, revoking, or suspending the parole of a person sentenced to an indeterminate term upon conviction of murder. The California Constitution authorizes the Governor, during this 30-day period, to affirm, modify, or reverse any such decision of the Board of Parole Hearings, and requires the Governor to report to the Legislature each parole decision affirmed, modified, or reversed, stating the pertinent facts and reasons for the action. This measure would additionally delay, and authorize the Governor to affirm, modify, or reverse, any decision of the Board of Parole Hearings for the granting of parole for any person receiving parole through any early parole program designated by the Legislature, if that person was convicted of a violent felony, as defined.
Who sponsors ACA 19?
ACA 19 is sponsored by Niello, Patterson, Joe (Republican), Tangipa, David J. (Republican), Hoover, Josh (Republican), and Sanchez, Kate (Republican).
What is the current status of ACA 19?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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