California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 991
Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Essayli
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law generally authorizes a court to dismiss an action in the furtherance of justice. Existing law requires a court to dismiss an enhancement if it is in the furtherance of justice to do so, except if dismissal of that enhancement is prohibited by any initiative statute.
This bill would make the provision relating to the dismissal of enhancements inapplicable to firearms-related enhancements, but would allow the court to dismiss these firearm-related enhancements pursuant to the court's general authority to dismiss an action, as specified.
Text versions
- 02/20/25 - Introduced· Feb 20, 2025
- AB991
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 2, 2026 · House
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. - Jan 31, 2026 · House
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. - Apr 8, 2025 · House
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee. - Mar 26, 2025 · House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Referred to Com. on PUB. S. - Feb 21, 2025 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. - Feb 20, 2025 · House
Read first time. To print.