AB 2342·CA·house

Parole.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026

Sponsor: Hoover

Latest Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

Apr 21, 2026

Legislative status

Introduced
In Committee
Reported by Committee
Floor Vote Scheduled
Passed One Chamber
Passed Both Chambers
Sent to Executive
Signed into Law

Summary

The bill gives the governor power to reverse parole grants for inmates convicted of violent felonies, especially those released under the Elderly or Youth Parole programs, and requires the parole board to give greater weight to the violence of the original crime and victim vulnerability. It tightens inmate requests for earlier hearings by lengthening the interval to five years, imposing a material‑change burden, and mandating notice to victims and prosecutors. The act also creates annual public reporting, permanent recording of hearings, and new closed‑session rules for state bodies.

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Hearings

Public Safety Committee Hearing
Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
Public Safety
Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026

History

Apr 21, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Apr 15, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Apr 14, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
Apr 9, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.