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Measure AB 1256
Authors Lackey  
Subject Parties to crime.
Relating To relating to crimes.
Title An act to amend Section 30 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
Last Action Dt 2025-02-21
State Introduced
Status Pending Referral
Active? Y
Vote Required Majority
Appropriation No
Fiscal Committee No
Local Program No
Substantive Changes None
Urgency No
Tax Levy No
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2025-02-24     Read first time.
2025-02-22     From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
2025-02-21     Introduced. To print.
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Introduced     2025-02-21
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Last Version Text Digest Existing law classifies the parties to crimes as principals and accessories.