CA AB2501

Amends Penal Code Section 192 to specify that provocation is not objectively reasonable if it resulted from discovery of, knowledge about, or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Establishes that provocation based on unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advances by the victim, or on a prior dating or romantic relationship between defendant and victim, cannot support a heat of passion defense for voluntary manslaughter.

Allows juries to still consider all relevant facts to determine whether the defendant was subjectively provoked, despite the objective reasonableness limitation.

Defines "gender" to include a person's gender identity and gender-related appearance and behavior regardless of whether associated with the person's gender as determined at birth.

Specifies that no state reimbursement to local agencies is required under the California Constitution because the act changes the definition of a crime.