CA SB36

Prohibits magistrates from issuing arrest warrants for individuals whose alleged offense in another state involves performing, receiving, supporting, or aiding abortion, contraception, reproductive care, or gender-affirming care if those services are lawful in California, regardless of where the recipient is located.

Makes it a misdemeanor for bail bondsmen and bail fugitive recovery agents to apprehend or detain such individuals without a magistrate's order, with penalties including license forfeiture and up to one year in county jail plus $5,000 fine.

Prohibits California law enforcement from providing information or assistance to federal agencies, other state agencies, private citizens, or bail agents regarding investigations into legally protected health care activities that would be lawful if performed entirely in California.

Prevents judges from ordering California witnesses to appear in out-of-state prosecutions based on laws criminalizing abortion, contraception, reproductive care, or gender-affirming care when those services are lawful in California.

Makes individuals fleeing prosecution for abortion, contraception, reproductive care, or gender-affirming care eligible for CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits if the services are lawful in California, regardless of the recipient's location.