CA AB2099

Increases penalties for posting personal information or images of reproductive health care patients, providers, or staff online with intent to incite violence: now punishable as misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail and/or $10,000 fine) or felony if bodily injury occurs (imprisonment under Penal Code Section 1170(h) and/or up to $50,000 fine).

Makes violations of hate crime provisions (Penal Code Section 422.6) punishable as either misdemeanor or felony instead of misdemeanor only, allowing imprisonment under Section 1170(h) in addition to existing county jail time and fines.

Increases penalties for violations of the California Freedom of Access to Clinic and Church Entrances Act (Penal Code Section 423.2), making first violations of certain subsections misdemeanors with up to $25,000 fines and second violations felonies punishable under Section 1170(h) with fines up to $50,000.

Requires state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal authorities on these crimes and seek federal prosecution when appropriate.

Effective September 28, 2024.