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CA SB1274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Hill

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 392 of the Military and Veterans Code to carve out exceptions to liability protections for militia members in active state service
  • Establishes that sexual harassment and sexual assault are not considered performance of duty and therefore not protected from civil or criminal liability
  • Excludes reprisals in violation of whistleblower protection statutes (Sections 56 and 56.1) from the scope of protected actions
  • Specifies that felony criminal offenses are not deemed to be done in performance of a member's duties and therefore not protected
  • Maintains existing liability protections for militia members for lawful actions performed in the course of their duties

Legislative Description

Military: liability.

Last Action

Referral to Com. on JUD. rescinded due to the shortened 2020 Legislative Calendar.

5/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs3/5/2020
Rules2/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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