Department of Justice.

The bill, CA AB1806, aims to add a new section to the Government Code that pertains to the Department of Justice in California. While specific details of the section are not provided in the summary, it suggests an effort to enhance or clarify the responsibilities or functions of the Department of Justice.

CA AB1806 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Juan Carrillo (D), currently “Passed” since September 29, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 46 of them sponsored by Juan Carrillo.

The key recorded vote (A, August 26, 2026) ended 60–19 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB1806 would argue that this bill strengthens the Department of Justice, potentially improving its ability to serve the public and enforce laws effectively. They may emphasize that enhancing the Department's framework can lead to better justice outcomes for all Californians.

Critics of CA AB1806 might argue that adding new sections to the Government Code could lead to unnecessary bureaucracy and complicate the operations of the Department of Justice. They may express concerns about the potential for increased government spending or inefficiency as a result of this legislation.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.