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Assemblymember Hart's Statement on the Immigration Raids and the Deployment of National Guard Troops and Marines in Los Angeles

"I am committed to protecting the civil liberties and safety of all Californians, including the right to peacefully protest and the dignity of immigrant communities. The actions taken by the Trump Administration — targeting immigrant communities, inciting violence, and violating constitutional rights — are reprehensible and serve only to instill fear.

Hart's FACTS Act of 2025 Advances to Senate

SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that Assembly Bill 1108 advanced through the Assembly and moved on to the Senate. The Forensic Accountability, Custodial Transparency, and Safety (FACTS) Act of 2025 will require independent medical examinations into the deaths of individuals who die in-custody.

Hart Legislation to Protect California's Coast Advances to the Senate

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that Assembly Bill 1448 has advanced through the Assembly and moved on to the Senate. The bill will strengthen environmental protections, public oversight, and safety requirements for offshore drilling in California.

Legislation to Ensure Equitable Access to State Grants Advances to the Senate

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that Assembly Bill 1039 has advanced through the Assembly and moved on to the Senate. The bill addresses a critical equity and access issue by providing nonprofits with the needed start-up funds for essential community services.