Weapons: robotic devices.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Penal Code that makes it illegal to operate any robotic device that has a weapon attached, punishable only by a $100‑$2,000 fine. It excludes certain activities such as government‑related research, approved robot competitions, entertainment prop use, academic research, and government employees acting within their duties. The measure aims to address safety concerns while preserving legitimate uses of armed robots.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 610.) (April 1). · Apr 2, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 21, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. Apr 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 8, 2025Set for hearing April 21.
6. Apr 3, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 2, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 610.) (April 1).
8. Mar 18, 2025Set for hearing April 1.
9. Mar 5, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Feb 25, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Jan 29, 2025Referred to Com. on RLS.
12. Jan 23, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 22.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Weber Pierson · sponsor

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