PRIORITY LEGISLATION | CALIFORNIA

AB 1538

Crime
Krell
2026

about this bill

Legislation type
Crime
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AB 1538
our stance
support
status
In committee: Held under submission.

Makes it illegal for elected or appointed officials to use their authority to retaliate or take political retribution against anyone for exercising their constitutional rights. Officials who violate this law can be removed from office, while routine hiring and personnel decisions are not affected.

Makes it illegal for elected or appointed officials to use their authority to retaliate or take political retribution against anyone for exercising their constitutional rights. Officials who violate this law can be removed from office, while routine hiring and personnel decisions are not affected.

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