SB 1266: Crimes: theft.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, enacted by Proposition 47, as approved by the voters at the November 4, 2014, statewide general election, requires the theft of property that does not exceed $950 to be punished as a misdemeanor, except as specified. Proposition 47 authorizes amendment of its provisions by a 23 vote of the Members of each house of the Legislature so long as the amendments are consistent with and further the intent of the act.

Under existing law, it is grand theft to steal, take, or carry away copper materials of another valued at more than $950.

This bill would amend Proposition 47 to require, for the purposes of this provision, value to be calculated as the cost to the victim to repair and replace the stolen materials, including equipment that was damaged or destroyed by the stealing, taking, or carrying away, as specified. Because this bill would expand the scope of a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. August 13, 2026August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. August 5, 2026August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
3. July 2, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. July 1, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 30).
5. June 23, 2026June 23 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
6. June 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
8. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4523.) Ordered to the Assembly.
9. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. May 18, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 4271.) (May 14).
12. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.