Criminal fees.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill repeals or renders unenforceable a wide range of fees that are currently charged after a criminal arrest, prosecution, or conviction, including trial filing fees, traffic violator school fees, and fees for hazardous‑substance cleanup. It also establishes a statewide, one‑time amnesty program that lets eligible people wipe out unpaid fines, bail, and related assessments, with the goal of reducing debt burdens on low‑income Californians. The changes take effect on Jan. 1, 2027 and apply to people sentenced to prison or jail, as well as to any outstanding court‑imposed costs.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 56. Noes 18. Page 5383.) · May 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 Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 56. Noes 18.)
3. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 21, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 20, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14).
10. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
11. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Celeste Rodriguez (D) · sponsor
• Rogers
• Schultz

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