SB1401Introduced in the Senate
Criminal procedure: competence to stand trial.
Introduced by Henry Stern, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 1370 and 1370.01 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1035, Statutes of 2026.
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Unfinished Business SB1401 Stern Concurrence · August 27, 2026
40
Yes
0
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
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Set for hearing April 14.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3872.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 27.
April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4276.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to special consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4421.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
June 9 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 23).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Assembly Rule 69(b)(1) suspended. (Ayes 55. Noes 17. Page 6296.)
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6610.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1035, Statutes of 2026.
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