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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | CA | AB 1948 | Extends the Duration of Concealed Carry Licenses from Two to Three Years | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| May 26, 2026 | CA | AB 2047 | Requires 3-D Printer Manufacturers to Prevent the Printing of Firearm Components | Bill Passed - House (58 - 19) |
| Sept. 13, 2025 | CA | AB 1127 | Prohibits the Sale of Pistols that can be Converted to Fully Automatic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 16) |
| Sept. 12, 2025 | CA | AB 1127 | Prohibits the Sale of Pistols that can be Converted to Fully Automatic | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
| Sept. 8, 2025 | CA | AB 764 | Authorizes Hunters and Landowners to Kill Invasive Species | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0) |
| Sept. 14, 2023 | CA | SJR 7 | Establishes Various State Gun Control Measures | Joint Resolution Passed - House (53 - 17) |
| Sept. 12, 2023 | CA | SB 2 | Amends Penal Code Related to Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 8) |
| Sept. 11, 2023 | CA | SB 2 | Amends Penal Code Related to Firearms | Bill Passed - House (54 - 23) |
| Sept. 7, 2023 | CA | AB 28 | Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 17) |
| Sept. 7, 2023 | CA | AB 1089 | Prohibits 3-D Printed Firearms or "Ghost Guns" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 9) |
| Sept. 7, 2023 | CA | AB 28 | Establishes an 11% Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Purchases in California | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
| Sept. 6, 2023 | CA | AB 1089 | Prohibits 3-D Printed Firearms or "Ghost Guns" | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 6) |
| Sept. 6, 2023 | CA | SJR 7 | Establishes Various State Gun Control Measures | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
| May 25, 2023 | CA | SB 2 | Amends Penal Code Related to Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9) |
| Aug. 16, 2022 | CA | SB 1384 | Requires Firearm Dealers to Use Video Surveillance Systems | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 9) |
| Aug. 11, 2022 | CA | SB 1384 | Requires Firearm Dealers to Use Video Surveillance Systems | Bill Passed - House (53 - 19) |
| June 30, 2022 | CA | AB 2571 | Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 15) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 311 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 1621 | Limits the Manufacture of Ghost Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2551 | Establishes Procedures to Notify Law Enforcement About Firearm Violations | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2571 | Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 7) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 2156 | Establishes New Requirements for Firearm Manufacturer Licenses | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
| June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 1769 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms by the 31st District Agricultural Association | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8) |
| June 27, 2022 | CA | AB 311 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 5) |
| June 27, 2022 | CA | AB 2239 | Expands the List of People Prohibited from Possessing Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0) |