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CA AB2119
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Corey Jackson
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AI Summary
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Establishes that victims of sexual assault or domestic violence have the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation regardless of gender, and allows victims to request reinvestigation by the district attorney within 60 days of the initial report
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Creates a civil cause of action allowing victims to sue law enforcement agencies for violations of these rights, with remedies including actual damages, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees, retroactive to reports made before January 1, 2027
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Resets the statute of limitations for felony sexual assault and domestic violence offenses committed on or after January 1, 2020 to begin running on January 1, 2027, if the prior limitations period has not yet expired
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Requires the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to update sexual assault and domestic violence training courses to include trauma-informed response methods, gender-neutral language in reporting, and bias prevention best practices
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Directs the State Department of Public Health to develop and distribute public education materials emphasizing that all genders can be victims or perpetrators of sexual assault and domestic violence, and that all genders have equal rights to safety and legal protections
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
3/9/2026