Firearms: concealed carry.

Summary

The bill rewrites several sections of the Penal Code to let a firearm owner's spouse qualify as the recorded owner for a concealed‑carry permit, adds new grounds that can bar an applicant, and extends the maximum license period from two to four years. It also sets detailed investigation steps for licensing authorities and allows sheriffs or city police chiefs to issue permits. The changes would affect anyone applying for, renewing, or holding a concealed‑carry license in California.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8). · Apr 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 30, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 30, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 21, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 10, 2025Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8).
8. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
9. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
11. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ramos · sponsor

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