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CA AB1921

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "unlawful entry of a vehicle" under Penal Code Section 465, making it illegal to forcibly enter a vehicle with intent to commit theft
  • Defines forcible entry as breaking exterior parts (windows, locks, convertible tops) or using tools/devices to manipulate locks (slim jims, picks, signal extenders, shaved keys)
  • Punishable by up to one year in county jail or 16 months to 3 years imprisonment pursuant to Penal Code Section 1170(h)
  • Prohibits dual conviction for both unlawful entry of a vehicle and burglary (Section 459) for the same act
  • No state reimbursement required to local agencies or school districts for implementation costs under California Constitution Article XIII B

Legislative Description

Unlawful entry of a vehicle.

Last Action

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

3/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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