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CA AB1568
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Juan Alanis
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AI Summary
- Authorizes courts to order sex offenders petitioning for removal from the registry to appear at hearings either in person or remotely by video, rather than requiring mandatory personal appearance
- Adds two new factors courts must consider when evaluating petitions for registry removal: whether the offender was in a position of trust or authority over the victim, and proof of participation in or completion of sex offender-specific treatment
- Requires courts to verify offender participation in or completion of treatment programs and authorizes courts to order SARATSO risk assessments if treatment cannot be verified
- Applies to tier one and tier two offenders who may petition for registry termination after completing their mandated minimum registration period following July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Sex offenses: registration.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/4/2026
Public Safety2/2/2026
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