Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, most of which enact modest penalty increases and break with state Democratic leadership over the past several years. This is a departure from the more liberal approach taken by many.
Highlighting efforts to combat retail theft and fentanyl use, lawmakers passed tougher criminal penalties for some violent sex crimes and other lower-level nonviolent property crimes, promoting public safety and progressive criminal justice. It signals a controversial moment in the state's debate over judicial balance. the goal. They voted in favor of tougher sentences for sex offenders, shoplifters and auto burglars, but rejected bills that would have limited solitary confinement in prisons and expanded parole eligibility.
Newsom has until Monday to decide whether to veto the bill or allow it to become law. Here are all the major crime bills he has signed so far, including the one he signed on Saturday.
- Senate Bill 690; The bill, authored by Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), would extend the statute of limitations for domestic violence charges and allow abuse to be reported within seven years of the incident. Currently, the law allows abusive behavior to be reported within five years. Mr. Rubio wanted to extend that to 15 years. This law is not retroactive and applies only to future cases.
- Senate Bill 1414; The legislation, authored by Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), makes it a felony to solicit or purchase a minor under the age of 15 for the purpose of prostitution. The author considered this bill to be the second part of the bill to tackle child sex trafficking from both the seller and buyer side.
- Congressional Bill of 1960; Written by Rep. Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). More severe penalties will be added This applies to individuals who take, damage, or destroy property while committing a felony. The law was created to address retail theft crimes, but could potentially add several years in prison for a broader range of offenses that go far beyond retail theft. There is. The bill is one of 13 in a bipartisan package to address property crimes.
- Senate Bill 268; The paper, written by Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, makes rape of an unconscious person a felony and adds it to the list of violent felonies that fall under California's three-strikes law.
- Assembly Bill 2099, by Rep. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Should it be a misdemeanor or a felony? Harassing, threatening, or engaging in acts of violence against anyone seeking abortion care or working at an abortion clinic.
