Criminal procedure: writs of habeas corpus and motions to vacate.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill would amend the rules that govern how writs of habeas corpus and motions to vacate convictions are processed in California courts. It affects defendants seeking to overturn convictions, prosecutors, and the judiciary by updating procedural requirements. The goal is to clarify and improve the process for obtaining relief from wrongful convictions.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 63. Noes 13. Page 6627.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 61. Noes 14.)
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 12. Noes 3.) (May 14).
7. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Mar 4, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Feb 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Feb 23, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
11. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
12. Jan 17, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Nick Schultz (D) · sponsor
• Schultz

Bill text

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