SB1173Introduced in the Senate
Jury instructions: lesser related offenses.
Introduced by Anna Caballero, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 1159 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.
Where it stands
In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
September 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Unfinished Business SB1173 Caballero et al. Concurrence · August 27, 2026
28
Yes
10
No
2
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 | No |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | No |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Absent |
| Roger Niello | 6 | No |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.
Referred to Com. on RLS.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Set for hearing April 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 3872.) (April 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 25. Noes 10. Page 4480.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (June 23).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 97.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 44. Noes 19. Page 6612.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 27. Noes 10.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Vetoed by the Governor.
In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
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