CA AB1966

Creates a mandatory 2-year consecutive state prison sentence enhancement for individuals convicted of committing qualifying criminal activities against undocumented individuals

Defines "qualifying criminal activity" using federal Immigration and Nationality Act criteria for U-visa eligibility, covering 28 specified offenses

Covered offenses include rape, murder, human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, kidnapping, extortion, stalking, involuntary servitude, and witness tampering, among others

Adds new Section 12022.54 to the California Penal Code, introduced by Assembly Members Ramos and Valencia on February 13, 2026

Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies because costs arise from creating a new sentencing enhancement under existing constitutional provisions