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Yes: 176 • No: 57
CaliforniaAB 10782025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Firearms.
Sponsored By: Marc Berman (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 4 mixed.
Felon gun ban rules clarified
People with felony convictions or certain offenses cannot own or control firearms. A federal felony counts only if it matches a California crime or carried over 30 days’ custody or a $1,000 fine. Some out-of-state nonviolent felonies do not trigger the ban if the state cleared the record and restored gun rights. A full, unconditional pardon that restores civil and firearm rights can also remove the ban if no weapon felony.
10-day wait and three in 30
Beginning April 1, 2026, dealers must wait at least 10 days before delivering a firearm. They must refuse delivery if DOJ flags you as prohibited or you lack a safety certificate. Starting then, dealers also must block delivery if it would give you more than three guns in 30 days. At delivery, the gun must be unloaded and secured; you must show valid ID and age. Older delivery rules stop operating April 1, 2026 and are repealed January 1, 2027.
No weapons in transit facilities
The law bans firearms and other listed weapons in public transit facilities. Exceptions cover on-duty officers, authorized transit security, and unloaded guns checked under system rules. Breaking the rule can mean up to six months in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
Clear path to carry licenses
Sheriffs and police chiefs must issue or renew carry licenses for qualified residents and nonresidents. You must be 21, not disqualified, finish required training, and be the recorded owner of each listed gun. Nonresidents must swear the local area is a main California place they visit and complete live fire for each gun. Agencies must confirm gun ownership in DOJ records before issuing or renewing. In counties under 200,000 people, sheriffs may issue a county-only loaded-and-exposed license, and may let city chiefs process city residents’ applications.
Tougher DOJ checks and appeals
DOJ must run fingerprint checks for all new applicants before any license issues. For renewals filed on or after September 1, 2026, fingerprints and the fee must go to DOJ again. Licenses cannot issue or continue if DOJ finds you are prohibited; DOJ must notify local agencies within 15 days. If denied or revoked, the agency must tell you how to appeal and the 30‑day court deadline. Agencies must keep and send records to DOJ, and DOJ may use emergency rules for up to two years.
Fees and possible exams for applicants
You must pay a state DOJ fee set to cover processing costs. Your city or county may also charge its reasonable processing and enforcement costs. They can collect up to half at filing and the rest only if a license issues. If a psych exam is required, you pay the actual cost within set limits. Nonresidents may test virtually or with a provider within 75 miles.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marc Berman
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Catherine Blakespear
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/11/2025
Item 12 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 57 • No: 20
Senate vote • 9/9/2025
Item 264 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 29 • No: 10
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 5 • No: 2
legislature vote • 8/18/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/8/2025
Vote in CS72
Yes: 5 • No: 1
House vote • 6/2/2025
Item 223 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 57 • No: 19
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 10 • No: 3
legislature vote • 4/8/2025
Vote in CX18
Yes: 6 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 570, Statutes of 2025.
10/10/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/10/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
9/23/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 57. Noes 20. Page 3284.).
9/11/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/9/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 10. Page 2671.).
9/9/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/8/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/4/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/2/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
8/29/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).
8/29/2025SenateIn committee: Referred to suspense file.
8/18/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/8/2025SenateFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6/26/2025SenateReferred to Com. on PUB. S.
6/11/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6/3/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 57. Noes 19. Page 1875.)
6/2/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (May 23).
5/23/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
4/30/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/9/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
4/2/2025HouseFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
4/1/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
3/24/2025HouseReferred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/10/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/10/2025
Enrolled
9/15/2025
Amended Senate
9/4/2025
Amended Senate
8/29/2025
Amended Senate
6/26/2025
Amended Assembly
4/1/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025