SACRAMENTO (May 28, 2026) – Assemblymember Dixon (R-Newport Beach) announces the successful passage of four more Assembly bills to the Senate.
“It has been a busy week in Sacramento. May 29th is the House of Origin deadline, which means that every Assembly bill and every Senate bill must pass to the other house,” said Assemblymember Dixon. “So far this week, I have voted on almost 400 individual pieces of legislation, and I’m pleased to announce that four more of my bills passed the Assembly floor this week,” said Assemblymember Dixon.
AB 1749 would prohibit the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or remotely piloted aircraft, or drone, to knowingly or recklessly interfere with law enforcement or emergency response efforts related to wildfire suppression. “In times of emergency, every second counts, and we must ensure that our first responders, who are already putting their lives at risk, are not put in further jeopardy while performing their duties,” said Assemblymember Dixon.
AB 2109 would require the State Bar of California to transition to the Universal Bar Examination, or any successor or replacement of that exam. “41 other states already utilize the Universal Bar Examination. In the wake of the 2025 Bar Exam, which fell well short of California’s high standards for aspiring attorneys, it is important that we provide a stable and quality testing experience. The Universal Bar Examination is a proven and trusted examination that will prevent many of the issues we witnessed in 2025 from ever happening again,” said Assemblymember Dixon.
AB 2261 closes a statutory gap, strengthens victim safety, and aligns the statute with the Legislature’s longstanding intent to expand–not restrict–the availability of criminal protective orders in serious cases. “By clearly defining who may be protected and
requiring competent evidence, the bill ensures due process while allowing courts to respond appropriately to demonstrated risk,” said Assemblymember Dixon. “We must ensure that all victims receive the protection and support they need.”
AB 2562 would require licensed alcohol and drug treatment facilities and certified recovery programs to create and implement a suicide prevention plan. Studies have shown that “individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs) are at increased risk of suicidal ideation.” As the substance use crisis continues, greater attention is needed from everyone—residents, patients, families and elected officials. “AB 2562 will provide a new level of holistic care for individuals in treatment settings,” said Assemblymember Dixon.
“In total, I now have 11 pieces of legislation moving through the legislative process. I introduced an aggressive legislative package this year that targets government transparency, tackles fraud, protects victims’ rights, improves wildfire response and reforms the California State Bar,” said Assemblymember Dixon. “I am pleased to see the success, and I will continue fighting for the residents of Orange County.”
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Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, is a pragmatic businesswoman and former Mayor, who represents the 72nd Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods and Lake Forest.