Carl DeMaio, Chairman of Reform California and State Assembly Representative for District 75, is once again sounding the alarm on these radical proposals that threaten to further harm our state’s citizens. This year, DeMaio has compiled a list of the top 25 most outrageous and harmful bills introduced by California Democrats. He’s committed to leading the charge to block them, but he needs your help to stop these bills in their tracks.
While the official bill deadline has passed, DeMaio warns that some of the worst proposals may still be hiding under the guise of “spot bills.” These bills, introduced with vague language, can be amended into more extreme legislation at any time, making it crucial for all Californians to stay vigilant. This year, DeMaio is calling on every voter to take action—contact your representatives, get involved, and make sure your voice is heard before it’s too late.
These 25 bills represent the worst of the worst. From policies that undermine self-defense to taxes that further burden struggling families, these are the laws California politicians are pushing to impose on its residents. If you’re tired of watching your state slip further into chaos, now is the time to join the fight.
DeMaio urges every voter to contact their representatives and urge them to OPPOSE these 25 bad bills:
- AB 1333 – would make self-defense illegal by allowing an individual to be charged with a crime for defending themselves from a criminal
- AB 1421 – would impose a costly mileage tax on all CA drivers – costing $900 to $1200 a year on top of gas and car taxes
- AB 928 – would fine you $2,500 per rooster if you raise more than three per acre on your own land
- AB 957 – would ban pharmacies from selling tobacco, creating a black market and making it easier for kids to buy cigarettes
- AB 49 – would prohibit ICE from going onto school property to conduct enforcement, protecting criminals instead of kids
- AB 916 – would ban hand soap and body wash containing disinfectant or antiseptic ingredients - after encouraging their use during the pandemic
- AB 666 – would designate Bigfoot as California’s official "cryptid"– wasting legislative time on imaginary creatures
- AB 766 – would force state agencies to shove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals into their strategic plans
- AB 681 – would give undocumented students up to $140,000 in taxpayer funded loans—while actual citizens get nothing comparable to that
- AB 309 – would provide free needles to drug users across the state, encouraging substance abuse instead of addressing it
- AB 554 – would force insurers to cover HIV prevention drugs like PrEP, which works like a condom, treating personal choices as an insurance obligation
- AB 575 – would mandate insurance coverage for Ozempic, a weight loss drug—next, they’ll mandate liposuction
- AB 715 – would allow attorneys who break the law in other states to continue practicing in California, no matter what crimes they’ve committed
- AB 471 – would increase pay for local politicians, putting taxpayer money into the pockets of already overpaid elected officials
- ACA 2 – would guarantee gold-plated pensions for politicians, ensuring politicians have a cushy retirement while taxpayers foot the bill
- AB 56 – would force social media platforms to warn you about dangers every day— more nanny state nonsense
- AB 446 – would ban businesses from using personal data to adjust their prices, even though the government does the same by charging different rates based on income
- AB 475 – would ban requiring prisoners in state prisons to do basic work like cleaning, laundry, and cafeteria work
- AB 1187 – would require anyone wanting to buy a gun to attend an eight-hour training course every time they purchase one
- SB 281 – would vacate criminal convictions for non-citizens if they weren’t warned about deportation risks—an automatic get-out-of-jail-free card
- AB 397 – would provide child tax credits for undocumented individuals up to age 18, rewarding illegal behavior and draining taxpayer resources
- AB 435 – would increase the age requirement for securing children in a baby seat from 8 to 13 years old
- AB 891 – would convert already cramped highway lanes into bicycle lanes
- AB 954 – would divert gas tax revenue, which was initially promised to be used for road maintenance, to fund bicycle lane construction
- AB 268 – would create a new state holiday for Diwali, costing millions in overtime for government employees who still have to work
These bills are all a symptom of a bigger problem—the wrong people are making the laws. If we want to fix California, we have to start by changing who represents us in Sacramento.
That's why Carl DeMaio and Reform California are leading a campaign to recruit, train, endorse, and support candidates for the state legislature in seats across California in 2026. By electing common-sense leaders who prioritize the needs of their constituents over partisan agendas, we can ensure that bills like these never get the chance to see the light of day.
DeMaio urges all concerned Californians to join the fight. Contribute to Reform California’s campaign or sign up to volunteer and help spread the word. By sharing the Plain English Voter Guide his group publishes each election, you can ensure that voters are informed about the issues and candidates who will fight to preserve California’s future.
