Crimes: theft.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill revises California’s theft statutes so that the worth of stolen copper is measured by the victim’s total repair and replacement costs, not by scrap market price. It also expands liability for vendors and buyers who receive stolen goods without reasonable inquiry. The change aims to deter copper theft by increasing penalties for higher‑value losses.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4523.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 18, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
10. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3984.) (April 21).
12. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.

The 12 most recent of 21 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Henry Stern (D) · sponsor
• Stern

Bill text

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