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CA SB352

Bill

Status

Passed

9/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Susan Eggman

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Makes members of the active militia lawfully ordered to state duty subject to prosecution for sexual harassment through military proceedings or court-martial.

  • Expands annual Military Department reporting requirements to include statistical data on sexual harassment incidents involving service members and plans for prevention and response to sexual harassment.

  • Requires the Military Department to publish aggregated statistical data on sexual harassment on its public website while protecting victim privacy.

  • Clarifies that immunity from civil and criminal liability for militia members performing their duty does not apply to acts committed outside their military duties, including sexual assault or sexual harassment.

  • Defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or deliberate offensive comments of a sexual nature that either condition employment, affect career decisions, or create a hostile work environment.

Legislative Description

The military: sexual harassment.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 183, Statutes of 2021.

9/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/13/2021
Judiciary7/7/2021
Military and Veterans Affairs5/13/2021
Appropriations4/7/2021
Judiciary3/17/2021
Military & Veterans Affairs2/17/2021
Rules2/9/2021

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