AB2297Introduced in the Assembly
Restitution: diversion.
Introduced by Catherine Stefani, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 1202.4 of the Penal Code, relating to restitution.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 841, Statutes of 2026.
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Assembly 3rd Reading AB2297 Stefani By Blakespear · August 25, 2026
39
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | Yes |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | Yes |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | Yes |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 7).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 66. Noes 0. Page 4723.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 9).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 1.).
In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 841, Statutes of 2026.
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