Violent felonies.
Summary
Existing law defines the term "violent felony" for various purposes, including, among others, enhancing the punishment for felonies pursuant to existing sentencing provisions commonly known as the Three Strikes Law. This bill would expand the crimes that are within the definition of a violent felony for all purposes, including for purposes of the Three Strikes Law, to include additional forms of sexual crimes, as defined, human trafficking, as defined, and felony domestic violence, as defined. By expanding the scope of an enhancement, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action May 23, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
lower
Mar 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
lower
Feb 22, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
lower
Feb 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
lower
Jan 12, 2023
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee February 11.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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