AB-1657 • 2026

Domestic violence: restraining orders.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Rogers
Last action: 2026-06-11
Official status: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Domestic violence: restraining orders.

AB 1657, as amended, Rogers.

What This Bill Does

AB 1657, as amended, Rogers.
Domestic violence: restraining orders.
Existing law authorizes a court to issue an ex parte restraining order to prevent abuse based on reasonable proof of a past act or acts of abuse.
Existing law authorizes the order to be issued solely on the affidavit or testimony of the person requesting the ex parte restraining order.

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Bill History

2026-06-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9).
2026-05-13 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-05-05 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 4899.)
2026-04-28 California Legislative Information
Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
2026-03-12 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-03-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 10).
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-01-30 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 1.
2026-01-29 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1657, as amended, Rogers.
Domestic violence: restraining orders.
Existing law authorizes a court to issue an ex parte restraining order to prevent abuse based on reasonable proof of a past act or acts of abuse. Existing law authorizes the order to be issued solely on the affidavit or testimony of the person requesting the ex parte restraining order. Existing law requires the ex parte order to be issued or denied on the same day the application is submitted to the court, except as specified. Existing law prohibits an ex parte restraining order from being denied solely because the other party was not provided with notice.
This bill would instead prohibit a court from requiring that notice be provided to the party to be restrained in advance of
accepting a
filing
for, or deciding,
an application for an ex parte restraining order. The bill would also prohibit a court from requiring an explanation or declaration
to substantiate a party’s decision not to provide
for not providing
notice in advance of
filing.
accepting a filing for, or deciding, an application for an ex parte restraining order.
The bill would prohibit a court from adopting or maintaining any rule, form, or practice that is inconsistent with these provisions.

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