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CA SB985

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Portantino

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes courts to impose additional consecutive prison sentences for felonies involving property damage or destruction, with sentences ranging from 2 to 4 years depending on loss amount.

  • Requires property loss to exceed $235,000 for up to 2 years additional imprisonment, $1,500,000 for up to 3 years, or $3,700,000 for up to 4 years.

  • Applies to property loss from multiple charges if aggregate losses exceed threshold amounts and arise from a common scheme or plan.

  • Requires the facts regarding property loss amounts be charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted or found true by the trier of fact.

  • Repeals automatically on January 1, 2031, unless a later statute extends the effective date; intended for legislative review of inflation effects within 10 years.

Legislative Description

Sentencing enhancements: property loss.

Last Action

March 24 hearing postponed by committee.

3/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/20/2020
Rules2/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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