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Criminal fees.

It became law on Sep 20, 2026.

CA AB 2428 · Assembly Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Became law
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Assembly
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Sep 20, 2026

What it does

Existing law imposes various fees, contingent upon a criminal arrest, prosecution, or conviction, for the cost of administering the criminal justice system, including traffic violator school fees, costs for when a minor is adjudged a ward of the court, as specified, or costs incurred by a state or local agency for the disposal of various substances if the person is convicted of the sale, possession, or transportation of a controlled substance, as specified.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Sep 20, 2026

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