AB-1316 • 2026

Hunting licenses: information on firearms.

Children Firearms Parental Rights

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Addis
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how the information will be provided or any penalties for non-compliance, leaving these points uncertain.

Hunting Licenses: Firearm Information

This law requires people buying hunting licenses in California to receive firearm safety and responsibility information starting July 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide firearm safety and responsibility information when someone buys a hunting license beginning July 1, 2027.
Includes topics such as safe storage of firearms, liability for parents or guardians if children access guns at home, basic California firearm laws, and how to legally transfer or relinquish a gun.
Allows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to work with the Department of Justice to create rules about providing this information.

Who It Names or Affects

People who buy hunting licenses in California.

Terms To Know

Department of Fish and Wildlife: The government agency that manages wildlife and fishing in California.

Limits and Unknowns

It is unclear how the information will be given to people buying licenses.
There are no penalties specified for not following this new requirement.
Details about additional firearm safety information have not been decided yet.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-05-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Held under submission.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2025-04-30 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 3.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-03-10 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on W. P., & W.
2025-02-24 California Legislative Information
Read first time.
2025-02-22 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1316, as introduced, Addis.
Hunting licenses: information on firearms.
Under existing law, a hunting license grants the privilege to take birds and mammals. Existing law requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue an annual hunting license upon payment of a specified fee that varies in amount depending on the age and residency of the applicant. Under existing law, an annual hunting license is valid for a term of one year beginning on July 1 or for the remainder of the term if issued after July 1. Existing law also requires the department to issue a lifetime hunting license to a resident of the state upon payment of a specified fee that varies in amount depending on the age of the person.
This bill would require the department, beginning July 1, 2027, to ensure that every person who purchases a hunting license receives, at minimum, information on certain topics related to firearms, including the safe storage
of firearms, liability for parents and guardians who should have known their child could access a firearm at home, basic California firearm laws, and how to legally transfer or relinquish a firearm. The bill would authorize the department, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to promulgate regulations regarding the implementation of this requirement, and to include additional information to be provided with a hunting license.

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