AB-1889 • 2026

Protective orders.

Crime Education

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Ramos
Last action: 2026-06-03
Official status: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on enforcement mechanisms or potential exceptions, leaving those aspects unclear.

Protective Orders Extension

The bill extends the duration of protective orders issued against people convicted of certain crimes, making them valid until two years after their release from prison or jail, up to a maximum of 10 or 15 years depending on the crime.

What This Bill Does

Extends protective orders for up to 10 years if a person is convicted of domestic violence, human trafficking, gang-related crimes, or registerable sex offenses.
If the person was in prison or jail, the order can last until two years after they are released, whichever comes later.
For people who committed battery on certain individuals like spouses, protective orders can now be valid for up to 15 years.
These orders also end two years after release from prison or jail if applicable.

Who It Names or Affects

People who have been convicted of certain crimes like domestic violence, human trafficking, gang-related activities, and sex offenses.
Victims protected by the court's protective orders.

Terms To Know

Protective order: A legal document that stops someone from contacting or hurting another person to protect them from harm.
Conviction: When a court decides that someone is guilty of a crime.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how the extended protective orders will be enforced.
It does not mention if there are any exceptions to these rules.

Bill History

2026-06-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-05-27 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-10 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
2026-02-12 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1889, as amended, Ramos.
Protective orders.
Existing law allows the court to issue a protective order restraining a defendant from any contact with the victim if the defendant has been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, human trafficking, a crime in furtherance of a criminal street gang, or a registerable sex offense. Under existing law, the protective order may be valid for up to 10 years, as determined by the court.
This bill would authorize those orders to be valid for up to 10 years, or 2 years after the person’s release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later.
Existing law authorizes a protective order restraining a person convicted of the crime of battery of specified persons, including a spouse or former spouse, to be valid for
up to 15 years.
The bill would authorize those orders to be valid for up to 15 years, or 2 years after the person’s release from the state prison or a county jail, whichever is later.
By extending the duration of protective orders, a violation of which is punishable as a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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