The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice Department of Justice Overview Roles and Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Attorney General, the Department of Justice (DOJ) provides legal services to state and local entities; brings lawsuits to enforce public rights; and carries out various law enforcement activities, such as ensuring lawful ownership or possession of firearms and ammunition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5118

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Justice [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5118

The 2026-27 Budget: Judicial Branch

Feb 11, 2026 - Additional Funding for the Orange Central Justice Center (CJC). The budget includes $71  million limited ‑term General Fund ($36  million in 2026 ‑27 and $35  million in 2027 ‑28) and $7.1  million SCFCF reimbursement authority ($3.6  million in 2026 ‑27 and $3.5  million in 2027 ‑28) for a previously approved facility modification project at the Orange CJC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5113

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Finally, providers must undergo annual independent audits at their own expense and submit audit reports to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Prohibits Certain Providers From Engaging in Specified Advertising, Data Practices, and Deceptive Design.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Oversight of certain public benefit artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure establishes the California Public Benefit AI Accountability Commission as an independent, seven-member body within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and authorizes the D OJ to exercise the commission ’s authority and duties on an interim basis until the commission becomes fully operational.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-033

Oversight of certain frontier artificial intelligence (AI) companies. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - The measure could also increase workload and costs for the Department of Justice and the courts, including enforcement of civil penalties, defense of commission action s, and private civil actions authorized by the measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-034

Oversight of certain nonprofit charities and related entities. [Ballot]

Jan 20, 2026 - Department of Justice (DOJ) Regulates Nonprofit Charities in California. State law provides DOJ with authority to regulate nonprofit charities within the state in a few key ways. First, state law requires most nonprofit charities register and provide DOJ with certain information annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-032