Crimes: intoxication and firearms.

Summary

AB 256 adds a one‑year consecutive jail term for people who are under the influence of a controlled substance they may not possess while committing or attempting a felony with a firearm. It also broadens the list of situations that justify a search warrant, including blood‑sample warrants and firearms tied to domestic‑violence or restraining‑order cases. The bill would not require the state to reimburse local agencies for any costs it creates.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jan 13, 2026

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 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
4. Jan 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. Jan 5, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Jan 5, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Jan 29, 2025Introduced measure version corrected.
8. Jan 17, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
9. Jan 16, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• DeMaio · sponsor

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