Criminal procedure: search warrants.

Summary

The bill amends California Penal Code §1524 to add many new situations where a search warrant may be issued, including stolen or embezzled property, firearms linked to domestic violence or restraining orders, electronic communication records, blood samples, and controlled‑substance equipment. It also creates a separate process for cash seized under a warrant, mandating a pre‑return hearing where the agency must prove the money was stolen or embezzled and must give notice to the local prosecuting authority at least 10 days before any return. These changes would affect law‑enforcement agencies, courts, and owners of seized cash or other property.

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Hearings

• 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. Jan 30, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Apr 8, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 28, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 27, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
8. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
9. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Chen · sponsor

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