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CA AB167

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Paul Cook

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the California Stolen Valor Act, consolidating existing laws against falsely claiming military status or decorations into a named statutory framework
  • Makes it a misdemeanor to falsely represent oneself as a veteran or member of the Armed Forces with intent to defraud
  • Makes it a misdemeanor to falsely claim military decorations orally, in writing, or by wearing them with intent to defraud; reduces to an infraction if the offender is an actual veteran
  • Requires elected state and local officers to forfeit their office upon conviction under either the federal Stolen Valor Act of 2005 or the California Stolen Valor Act
  • Exempts face-to-face solicitations involving less than $10 from the law's provisions

Legislative Description

California Stolen Valor Act.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 69, Statutes of 2011.

7/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization5/12/2011
Rules4/14/2011
Veterans Affairs3/15/2011
Public Safety2/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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