California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026:
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California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom
Today, the state Senate passed AB 2122 (Kalra), sending the bill to Governor Newsom's desk. AB 2122 ends the practice of sending people to jail for what are non-jailable infractions in California . . .
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California Legislature Passes Bill Backed by Coalition to End Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions, Sends AB 2122 to Governor Newsom
Today, the state Senate passed AB 2122 (Kalra), sending the bill to Governor Newsom's desk. AB 2122 ends the practice of sending people to jail for what are non-jailable infractions in California . . .
