"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.

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.

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.

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.

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Thursday, February 20, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight, led a hearing on federal funding in California.