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AB-1092 • 2026

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.

Firearms: concealed carry licenses.

Firearms
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Castillo
Last action
2026-01-13
Official status
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Firearms: Concealed Carry Licenses

This law changes how long concealed carry licenses are valid, making them last longer than before.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends the time a new or renewed license to carry a concealed firearm is good for from two years to four years.
  • For licenses issued between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, it makes them valid for up to three years instead of two.
  • Makes sure the changes fit with other laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who want a license to carry a concealed firearm
  • Local licensing authorities that issue these licenses

Terms To Know

Concealed Carry License
A permit allowing someone to legally carry a hidden firearm in public.
Licensing Authority
The government agency that gives out permits for carrying concealed firearms.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not change who can get a license or the training requirements.
  • Only affects licenses issued after January 1, 2026.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-13 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. 2026-01-13 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

  3. 2025-04-08 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Reconsideration granted.

  4. 2025-04-01 California Legislative Information

    In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  5. 2025-03-17 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  6. 2025-03-13 California Legislative Information

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.

  7. 2025-03-10 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  8. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  9. 2025-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1092, as amended, Castillo.
Firearms: concealed carry licenses.
Existing law prohibits a person from carrying a concealed firearm or carrying a loaded firearm in public. Existing law requires a licensing authority to issue or renew a license to carry a firearm capable of being concealed if specified conditions are met, including, among others, that the applicant is not a disqualified person for the license, as specified, and the applicant has completed a specified course of training. Existing law makes a new or renewal license that is issued
to be
valid for a period of time not to exceed 2 years from the date of the license, except as otherwise provided.
This bill would extend the duration of those licenses to 4 years from the date of the license. The bill would make conforming changes.
This bill would, for a license issued after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2027, extend the duration of those licenses to a period of time not to exceed 3 years from the date of the license. The bill would, for a license issued after January 1, 2027, extend the duration of those licenses to a period of time not to exceed 4 years from the date of the license.

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