Assemblymember Dixon Celebrates Legislative Success Following Her Final Assembly Floor Session
by: Benjamin Montelongo
Published: September 2, 2026
SACRAMENTO...Assemblymember Dixon (R-Newport Beach) celebrates her last Assembly Floor session with the passing of eight bills.
Over the past two weeks, the California State Assembly has voted on over 300 bills to meet the August 31st deadline. Assemblymember Dixon has already had three bills signed into law this year, with an additional five on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature.
Assemblymember Dixon’s legislative success over the two year session has resulted in a total of 11 bills signed into law and another five awaiting signature by the Governor. Once signed, Assemblymember Dixon will lead the Assembly Republican Party with a total of sixteen bills being chaptered into California law over this two year span.
“Since taking office in 2022, I have made delivering for my district the number one priority,” said Assemblymember Dixon. Her 2026 portfolio of bills includes policies to address public safety needs, help Orange County communities and support Californians struggling to afford daily life.
AB 1614 – Bans Piggybacking on E-Bikes (Signed into Law)
Brought forward in partnership with the California Orthopedic Association, AB 1614 expands upon existing law and prohibits “piggybacking” on bikes and E-Bikes on a Class I Bikeway. There has been an exponential increase in E-Bike-related injuries, with an alarming number of those occurring when riders “piggyback”. This measure will improve the safety of all riders, pedestrians and drivers.
AB 1651 – State Bar AI Disclosure (Signed into Law)
AB 1651 requires the State Bar of California to disclose when AI is used in the development or administration of the Bar Examination. Our students and professors deserve better from the State Bar, and disclosing the usage of AI is an important step towards strengthening transparency.
AB 1951 – Modernizing Court Filing Practices (Signed into Law)
AB 1951 modernizes California court e-filing practices and creates a more consistent set of statutes governing electronic payment methods. This legislation will make our courts more efficient and create a consistent filing environment for litigants, e-filing service providers, attorneys and courts.
AB 1749 – Penalizing Private Drone Operations near Wildfires (On Governor’s Desk)
AB 1749 will allow civil penalties of up to $75,000 to be brought against individuals who recklessly or knowingly operate drones that interfere with wildfire suppression efforts or that violate Federal Aviation Administration Temporary Flight Restrictions. This measure will protect our first responders and crack down on offenders who interfere with our ability to fight wildfire. We have seen two cases in Los Angeles in recent years where first responder aircraft were hit by civilian drones and were forced into emergency landings.
AB 1918 – “Ink of Hope” (On Governor’s Desk)
AB 1918 would require tattoo shops to post a human trafficking notice and require tattoo artists to complete training on how to recognize and report the signs of human trafficking. Traffickers will often tattoo their victims as a way to denote ownership; this bill would empower tattoo artists to become a critical point of intervention in the fight to end human trafficking.
AB 2035 – Amendments to HOA Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (On Governor’s Desk)
AB 2035 provides desperately needed relief to Third Laguna Hills Mutual, which manages one of the largest Homeowners Associations in the state, Laguna Woods Village. Laguna Woods Village has been unable to update its CC&Rs since 1988 due to current statute. AB 2035 provides a targeted solution with strong oversight to ensure the HOA can adopt necessary changes to its CC&Rs to reflect significant statutory changes in the Davis-Stirling Act.
AB 2261 – Protective Orders (On Governor’s Desk)
AB 2261 would allow courts to issue criminal protective orders (CPOs) to a victim’s family and household members. This bill is crucial in ensuring that victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking are protected.
AB 2562 – Suicide Prevention (On Governor’s Desk)
AB 2562 would require licensed alcohol and drug treatment facilities and certified recovery programs to create a suicide prevention plan. This measure would incrementally bridge the gap in existing regulations for rehabilitative departments and prioritize patient safety and ultimately, their success.
“It has been an honor to represent the 500,000 constituents in the 72nd Assembly District,” said Assemblymember Dixon. “I was thoughtful and strategic when I put together my legislative package at the beginning of the Session, and my district, Orange County and all of California will benefit.”