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CA AB56
Bill
Status
Passed
10/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Tom Lackey
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for victim compensation to include emotional injuries from felony violations of attempted murder, rape and sexual assault, mayhem, and stalking
- Adds emotional injury compensation for felony violations of Section 187 (attempted murder), Section 203 (mayhem), Section 206 (false imprisonment), Section 207-210 (kidnapping variants), Section 220 (train wrecking), Section 264.1 (sexual abuse), Section 269 (aggravated sexual assault), Section 288.7 (sexual abuse of minors), and Section 646.9 (stalking)
- Allows compensation for emotional injuries from crimes punishable under Section 667.61 or 667.71 of the Penal Code (which govern serious and violent felonies)
- Makes an appropriation from the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund to cover expanded compensation eligibility
- Approved by Governor and effective October 8, 2023
Legislative Description
Victim’s compensation: emotional injuries.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 512, Statutes of 2023.
10/8/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/13/2023
Public Safety5/17/2023
Rules5/9/2023
Appropriations2/14/2023
Public Safety1/26/2023
Full Bill Text
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