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CA SB922

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ling Ling Chang

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends statute of limitations for felony computer crimes under Penal Code Section 502 from 3 years after commission to 3 years after discovery of the offense.

  • Requires criminal complaints for these felony offenses to be filed within 9 years of the commission of the offense, establishing an absolute deadline.

  • Applies retroactively to crimes committed on or after January 1, 2021, and to crimes where the previous statute of limitations has not yet expired as of January 1, 2021.

  • Covers computer-related crimes including unauthorized access to computers, computer systems, or computer networks.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure: limitations of actions.

Last Action

August 20 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

8/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/6/2020
Public Safety6/29/2020
Appropriations5/20/2020
Public Safety2/12/2020
Rules2/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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