AB1722Introduced in the Assembly
California Endangered Species Act: take prohibition: self-defense.
Introduced by Heather Hadwick, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Section 2080.8 to the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish and wildlife.
Where it stands
Vetoed by Governor.
September 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1722 Hadwick Concurrence in Senate Amendments · August 20, 2026
61
Yes
1
No
17
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Absent |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 8.
Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 14).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 0. Page 5520.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 34. Noes 1.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 1. Page 6316.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Vetoed by Governor.
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