SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, alongside members of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group and authors of its priority legislation, today announced the group’s 2026 legislative package in partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, and Brady United.
A Nine-Bill Strategy to Prevent Gun Violence
“These bills represent a bold, comprehensive approach to saving lives and preventing gun violence in California,” said Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco), Co-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group. “From strengthening survivor protections to ensuring responsible state purchases and safe storage programs, this package equips our communities, law enforcement, and policymakers with the tools to reduce the scourge of gun violence and hold the gun industry accountable.”
AB 1753 (Stefani): Pathways to Safety Act
“Too often survivors believe the law has their back, only to later find out that the protections in place are insufficient,” said Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco). “AB 1753 closes the gap between what the law promises and what survivors actually experience. It ensures our protective orders are enforceable and truly able to keep people safe.”
AB 2378 (Gabriel): California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program
“The best way to save lives and protect communities is to stop gun violence before it starts,” said Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D - Encino), Founder of the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group. “AB 2378 would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention to expand proven strategies to reduce gun violence. I’m grateful to Assemblymember Stefani for her strong leadership and to all of the incredible advocates and volunteers who have made California a national leader in gun violence prevention.”
SB 948 (Arreguín): Firearms: Safety Certificates
“Gun violence can be both intentional and unintentional. We have made successful efforts through violence intervention programs proven to reduce gun violence, yet more needs be done to address unintentional violence that disproportionately impacts children,” said Senator Jesse Arreguín, Chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee (D-Oakland). “My bill SB 948 does just that, requiring basic firearm training to promote safe and responsible gun ownership.”
AB 458 (Stefani): Statewide Firearm Procurement Guidelines
“As policymakers, we have a duty to ensure that when the state buys firearms or ammunition, it does so responsibly and safely from trusted vendors,” said Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco). “AB 458 establishes clear guidelines across all state departments, so we can protect public funds and public safety at the same time.”
AB 1943 (Gipson): Pupil Safety: Notifications: Firearms
“Too often, tragedies involving children—whether school shootings, unintentional shootings, or youth suicide—are preventable. Research shows that simply locking and securing firearms can significantly reduce these devastating outcomes. AB 1943 ensures that information provided through our schools is not only updated, but more visible and actionable for parents and caregivers. By expanding how schools share secure storage information, including encouraging posting it on district websites and digital platforms, we increase the likelihood that families will see and engage with these critical safety messages,” said Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson).
AB 1974 (Stefani): Statewide Safe Storage Program Guidelines
“Safe storage of firearms saves lives,” said Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco). “AB 1974 gives local police departments a framework to implement effective programs, educate gun owners, and reduce preventable tragedies in homes across California.”
AB 1743 (Wicks): Firearm Trace Data Access
“The State has already invested significant resources into a database of trace information on all crime guns recovered in California. That data is a powerful tool—it can link suspects to crimes, identify traffickers, and uncover gun violence patterns. By expanding the number of trusted partners that can request that information for research and public policy purposes, AB 1743 will amplify the impact the data can have in helping confront gun violence in our communities,” said Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland).
AB 1810 (Berman): Firearms: Dealer Centralized List
“Where the federal government falls short, California is ready to step up and take the lead, especially when it comes to preventing gun violence,” said Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park). “I am proud to partner with GIFFORDS on AB 1810, to ensure the firearm industry in California is following our gun safety laws and clarify the California Department of Justice’s authority to shutdown irresponsible dealers who are endangering the lives of Californians by breaking the law.”
AB 2047 (Bauer-Kahan): Firearms: 3-Dimensional Printing Blocking Technology
"Ghost guns made on 3D printers have no serial numbers, no background checks, and no accountability — and recoveries have skyrocketed over the past few years. The threat is real, it is growing, and the legislature is done waiting. AB 2047 stops these weapons at the source by requiring 3D printers sold in California to detect and block illegal print jobs before they ever begin. I am proud to fight for this legislation alongside so many of my colleagues, and grateful to Everytown for Gun Safety for their partnership in making this work possible,” said Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda).
The package is supported by Everytown for Gun Safety, GIFFORDS, and Brady United.
“California has the strongest gun safety laws in the country because of the leadership of the lawmakers and advocates standing here today, but our work isn’t done,” said Clare Senchyna, gun violence survivor and volunteer with Moms Demand Action. Senchyna’s son Camilo, a San Francisco paramedic school graduate was shot and killed in San Francisco 11 years ago. “As a mother who lost my son to gun violence, I know the stakes of this work couldn’t be higher. The bills announced today take on emerging threats like 3D-printed firearms and strengthen prevention efforts to protect families and save lives across our state.”
"GIFFORDS is proud to stand alongside the Gun Violence Prevention Working Group as they continue to prove why California has the strongest gun safety laws in the nation,” said Ethan Murray, GIFFORDS State Policy Attorney. “From holding rogue firearm dealers accountable, to investing in community violence intervention, to improving pathways to safety for survivors, the bills announced today will build on a comprehensive public safety strategy that is already saving lives across our state."
“Californian elected officials lead the country in crafting innovative gun violence prevention measures and then passing and effectively implementing them. This year, they have the opportunity once again to stay one step ahead of gun violence and pass new policies to make sure Californians are safe in their neighborhood streets and keep per capita gun violence here one of the lowest in the country. That includes legislation to ensure law enforcement purchase their firearms and ammo from responsible gun dealers and require prospective gun owners to receive firearm safety training and education. Thank you to the gun violence prevention champions leading this effort,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady United.
The bills are expected to be heard in policy committees in the coming weeks.
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