Jim Patterson - California

Existing law authorizes a court to issue an order enjoining a party from engaging in specified acts against another party, including threatening or harassing that party, and, in the discretion of the court, against other named family or household members. An intentional or knowing violation of this order is punishable as a misdemeanor. This bill would, commencing January 1, 2023, authorize a court to include in an ex parte order a provision restraining a party from accessing records and information pertaining to the health care, education, daycare, recreational activities, or employment of a minor child of the parties. The bill would require an essential care provider, as defined, to develop protocols relating to compliance with that order on or before February 1, 2023, and would require a discretionary services organization, as defined, to develop those protocols within 30 days of receipt of the first order. The bill would require the Judicial Council to develop or update any other forms or rules of court that are necessary to implement these provisions. By expanding the scope of an existing crime, the 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.

Signed into law Jul 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 41

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to Juneteenth.

This measure would recognize June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.

Signed into law Jul 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 82

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Juneteenth.

This measure would recognize June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth and would urge the people of California to join in celebrating Juneteenth as a day to honor and reflect on the significant role that African Americans have played in the history of the United States and how they have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting unity and equality.

Signed into law Jul 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 85

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 2021 International Day of Yoga.

This measure would recognize June 21, 2021, as the 2021 International Day of Yoga in California.

Signed into law Jul 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Asm. Jim Patterson

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