California AB1948 Amends Concealed Carry Permit Requirements
Summary
California Governor signed AB1948 into law on March 26, 2026, amending Section 26220 of the Penal Code relating to concealed carry licenses. The bill passed unanimously (71-0) in the Assembly after committee review and amendment. This legislative change affects concealed carry permit holders and issuing authorities in California.
What changed
California enacted Assembly Bill 1948, which amends Section 26220 of the Penal Code governing concealed carry licenses. The bill passed with unanimous consent through both committee and floor votes. Key sponsors include Assemblymembers James Ramos and Avelino Valencia.
Concealed carry permit holders and local authorities should review the amended Section 26220 to understand how permit requirements have changed. Government agencies responsible for issuing permits should update their procedures accordingly. The bill took effect upon signing.
What to do next
- Review amended Section 26220 of the California Penal Code to understand changes to concealed carry permit requirements
- Update internal permit procedures if your agency issues concealed carry licenses
- Ensure compliance personnel are aware of the amended provisions
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / California / AB1948 Signed by Governor AB1948 Assembly Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
Firearms: concealed carry licenses.
An act to amend Section 26220 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Bill Details
State California
Session 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Rules
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Sponsors
James Ramos (Rep - D) Avelino Valencia (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-03-26 S In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. 2026-03-26 A Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 0.) 2026-03-23 A Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. 2026-03-19 A Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. 2026-03-18 A From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17). 2026-03-02 A Referred to Com. on PUB. S. 2026-02-14 A From printer. May be heard in committee March 16. 2026-02-13 A Read first time. To print.
Votes
2026-03-17 Do pass as amended. To Consent Calendar Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-03-26 AB 1948 Ramos Consent Calendar Second Day Yea: 71 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-02 A Public Safety 2026-03-26 S Rules
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-13 Introduced 2026-03-19 Amended Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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