All Roll Calls
Yes: 253 • No: 0
CaliforniaAB 4512025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Law enforcement policies: restraining orders.
Sponsored By: Cottie Petrie-Norris (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Immediate gun surrender when orders served
When serving an order that limits firearm access, officers must make surrender happen on the spot. They must tell the person to hand over firearms, safely take custody of any found, and give a receipt. Officers also check for other firearms and update the state firearms database.
One-day proof after order service
After serving a restraining order, officers must complete the proof of service, file it with the court, and enter it in the statewide system. They must do these steps as soon as possible and within one business day. This makes service clear and enforceable quickly.
Standard police rules for restraining orders
The law requires police, sheriffs, CHP, and UC/CSU police to adopt written policies for serving and enforcing protection and restraining orders that include firearm limits. Agencies must have these standards in place by January 1, 2027. Policies must follow California law, including 2023 and 2024 firearm‑relinquishment updates. Agencies must make the standards public and post how to request service and how to relinquish firearms on their websites.
Enforcement when restrained people keep guns
If an agency gets credible information that a restrained person kept firearms, officers can contact the person to get compliance. They can seize firearms with probable cause or a warrant, notify court staff and prosecutors, and arrest when appropriate.
Backup ways to give up guns
If on‑the‑spot surrender is not possible, the person can transfer unloaded firearms to police or a licensed dealer within 24 hours. They must file proof of transfer with the court and police within 48 hours. Officers may allow supervised or third‑party surrender and should follow up to confirm proof was filed. If the person says they have no firearms, officers must provide the DOJ nonpossession form, signed under penalty of perjury. Officers must also warn that missing deadlines can lead to fines, arrest, and criminal charges.
State payback for local mandate costs
If the state Mandates Commission finds these requirements create state‑mandated costs, the state reimburses local agencies and school districts. Repayment follows Government Code rules starting at Section 17500.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Cottie Petrie-Norris
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/12/2025
Item 113 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 80 • No: 0
Senate vote • 9/11/2025
Item 106 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 40 • No: 0
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 8/18/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/8/2025
Vote in CS53
Yes: 13 • No: 0
legislature vote • 6/24/2025
Vote in CS72
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 6/2/2025
Item 90 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 78 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 14 • No: 0
legislature vote • 3/11/2025
Vote in CX18
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 693, Statutes of 2025.
10/13/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/13/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
9/24/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3375.).
9/12/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/12/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2920.).
9/11/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
8/29/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
8/29/2025SenateIn committee: Referred to suspense file.
8/18/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/9/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
6/25/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 24).
6/24/2025SenateReferred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
6/11/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6/3/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1831.)
6/2/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23).
5/23/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
4/9/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 11). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
3/11/2025HouseReferred to Com. on PUB. S.
2/18/2025HouseFrom printer. May be heard in committee March 9.
2/7/2025HouseRead first time. To print.
2/6/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/13/2025
Enrolled
9/16/2025
Amended Senate
6/25/2025
Introduced
2/6/2025