AB2004 Deputy Sheriff Peace Officer Status
Summary
California Governor signed AB2004 into law, amending Penal Code Section 830.1 to clarify or expand peace officer status for deputy sheriffs. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously (60-0) and was read in the Senate on April 6, 2026. This legislation defines the scope of peace officer designations for deputy sheriff personnel within California law enforcement.
What changed
AB2004 amends Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code, altering the legal definition and scope of peace officer status applicable to deputy sheriffs. The bill cleared the Assembly on a unanimous 60-0 vote after committee review by the Public Safety Committee (8-0 vote). The amendment takes effect upon the Governor's signature on April 6, 2026.
California law enforcement agencies employing deputy sheriffs must review and potentially update their personnel classifications, job descriptions, and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the newly amended peace officer designation. Counties and sheriff's offices should engage their legal counsel and human resources departments to assess the operational and liability implications of the statutory change.
What to do next
- Review internal personnel classifications to confirm alignment with amended Penal Code Section 830.1
- Update HR and administrative procedures for deputy sheriff employment designations
- Consult legal counsel regarding any new obligations or liabilities arising from the peace officer status amendment
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / California / AB2004 Signed by Governor AB2004 Assembly Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.
An act to amend Section 830.1 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
Bill Details
State California
Session 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Rules
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Sponsors
Juan Alanis (Rep - R) Rhodesia Ransom (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. 2026-04-06 A Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 0.) 2026-03-26 A Read second time. Ordered to third reading. 2026-03-25 A From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). 2026-03-19 A Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. 2026-03-18 A From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended. 2026-03-02 A Referred to Com. on PUB. S. 2026-02-18 A From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. 2026-02-17 A Read first time. To print.
Votes
2026-03-24 Do pass Yea: 8 Nay: 0 2026-04-06 AB 2004 Alanis Assembly Third Reading Yea: 60 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-02 A Public Safety 2026-04-06 S Rules
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-17 Introduced 2026-03-18 Amended Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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