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: Ramos (A) , Valencia
Last action: 2026-03-26
Official status: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Firearms: Concealed Carry Licenses

This law extends the validity period of new concealed carry licenses from two years to three years and renewals from two years to six years.

What This Bill Does

Extends the time a new concealed carry license is valid from two years to three years.
Increases the renewal period for existing concealed carry licenses from two years to six years.

Who It Names or Affects

People who apply for or renew concealed carry licenses.

Terms To Know

concealed carry license: A permit that allows a person to legally carry a hidden firearm in public.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not change who can get a concealed carry license or the requirements for getting one.
It is unclear how this will affect existing licenses before they expire.

Bill History

2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 0.)
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 17).
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-02-14 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1948, as amended, Ramos.
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 3 years from the date of the
new license and 6 years from the date of the license for renewal.
license.
The bill would make conforming changes.

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