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AB 1612STATE · CaliforniaIntroduced

Disposition of controlled substances.

Existing law, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, authorizes the forfeiture and seizure of property involved in, or purchased with the proceeds from, a controlled substance offense. Existing law authorizes a police or sheriff's department, the Department of Justice, or the Department of the California Highway Patrol to, with an order from the court, destroy controlled substances, instruments, or paraphernalia, as specified. This bill would require the Department of Justice, upon an appropriation by the Legislature, and in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control and other relevant state and local agencies, to develop and publish guidance, on the Department of Justice's internet website, for proper management and disposal of controlled substances in the possession of law enforcement, as specified.

Voted 8/13/2026View source

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How representatives voted

76 yea·0 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 7/1/2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  2. 6/10/2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
  3. 5/28/2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
  4. 5/27/2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.)
  5. 5/19/2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
  6. 5/18/2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
  7. 5/14/2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 14).
  8. 5/6/2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
  9. 4/22/2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
  10. 4/15/2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.