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AB-1256 • 2026

Parties to crime.

Parties to crime.

Crime
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Lackey
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Died at Desk.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify who will be affected by this bill.

Changes to Crime Laws

AB-1256 makes small technical updates to the laws about people involved in crimes.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to existing rules on who is considered a main participant or helper in a crime.

Terms To Know

Principals
Main people who commit a crime.
Accessories
People who help or support those committing crimes but do not directly take part in the act.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not affect how punishments are given to people involved in crimes.
  • It is unclear what specific changes will be made until the final version of the law is published.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Died at Desk.

  2. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  3. 2025-02-22 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  4. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1256, as introduced, Lackey.
Parties to crime.
Existing law classifies the parties to crimes as principals and accessories.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.

Current Bill Text

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