California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 2438
Imprisonment.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Johnson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· 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.
Text versions
- 02/20/26 - Introduced· Feb 20, 2026
- AB2438
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 House | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | fail | Set your home in California to see |
Actions
- May 4, 2026 · House
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). - Apr 7, 2026 · House
In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. - Mar 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on PUB. S. - Feb 21, 2026 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Read first time. To print.