CA SB1422

Requires the Military Department to report annually by July 1 to the Governor, Legislature, and relevant committees on federal Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program policies, effectiveness assessments, and statistical data on sexual assaults involving service members.

Restricts military jurisdiction over sexual assault crimes committed by active militia members to situations where civilian district attorneys refuse to prosecute; otherwise civilian courts have primary authority.

Mandates that active militia members charged with qualifying sexual assault offenses be tried by general court-martial and prohibits convening authorities from overturning convictions or denying punishment that must include at minimum dismissal or dishonorable discharge.

Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecuting active militia members for qualifying sexual assault offenses under military court jurisdiction.

Defines qualifying sexual assault offenses as violations of Penal Code sections 243.4, 261-288, and 647.6, and corresponding Uniform Code of Military Justice articles, with sex offender registration requirements applicable to convictions.