California 1989-1990 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 566 — Firearms.

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

This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

AB 566 changes penalties and plea negotiations related to firearms offenses in California.

This bill amends various sections of the Penal Code concerning firearms, making related offenses exclusively felonies and limiting plea bargaining. It increases penalties for using firearms in felonies and includes grand theft of a firearm as a serious felony.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are involved in any firearm-related offenses, the penalties for convictions may be significantly increased.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill AB 566, one line was added, and one line was removed. This change reflects an update to the wording in the bill, which likely clarifies its intent or aligns it with other legislative measures. Such adjustments are important because they can affect how the law is interpreted and implemented, ensuring it better serves its purpose.

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Sponsors

  • Davis · Cosponsor
  • McClintock · Cosponsor
  • Mountjoy · Cosponsor
  • Bentley · Cosponsor
  • Bradley · Cosponsor
  • Frizzelle · Cosponsor
  • Harvey · Cosponsor
  • Leslie · Cosponsor
  • Seastrand · Cosponsor
  • Kopp · Cosponsor
  • Russell · Cosponsor
  • Natasha Johnson · Cosponsor
  • Travis Allen · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 566?
AB 566 is sponsored by Davis, McClintock, Mountjoy, Bentley, Bradley, Frizzelle, Harvey, Leslie, Seastrand, Kopp, Russell, Johnson, Natasha (Republican), and Travis Allen.
What is the current status of AB 566?
This bill died with 1989-1990 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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