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SB 1173·CA·senate

Jury instructions: lesser related offenses.

VetoedFiled Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Anna Caballero (D)
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In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.

Sep 27, 2026

Summary

SB 1173 proposes to look at the instructions given to juries when they consider lesser related offenses. The change would affect criminal trials by altering the guidance jurors receive, which could impact defendants and the courts. The measure has passed the Senate and was re‑referred to the Appropriations Committee under Assembly Rule 97.

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