Ch. SL 2026-37
Summary
The law adds detailed definitions of criminal gangs and expands criminal statutes to cover solicitation, firearm possession, transfer and use by gang members, and allows broader evidence and witness testimony. It also provides $397,014 in recurring state funds and $7,504 in one‑time funds to hire two extra resource prosecutors, plus $136,298 recurring and $4,198 one‑time to hire a district‑attorney investigator focused on gang cases. The changes take effect July 1, 2026 for staffing and December 1, 2026 for the new criminal provisions.
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