Trespass.

Summary

AB 1097 amends California’s Penal Code to make a wider range of trespass actions – from cutting timber to building fires – punishable as misdemeanors, and it specifically extends these rules to Indian lands. It requires posted signs at regular intervals and outlines fines, jail time, and other consequences. The bill failed to pass and is not moving forward.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 29, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 22, 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. Apr 29, 2025In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Apr 22, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 18, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 17, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Mar 17, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
8. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
9. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ávila Farías · sponsor

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