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CA AB2261
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Diane Dixon
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AI Summary
- Expands protective order authority to allow courts to restrain convicted defendants from contacting members of the victim's family or household, not just the victim
- Permits courts to issue protective orders covering any other person if competent evidence shows that individual was also victimized by the same defendant for qualifying offenses
- Applies to convictions involving domestic violence, human trafficking, criminal street gang activity, sex offenses requiring registration, and related crimes
- Protective orders can remain valid for up to 10 years as determined by the court
- No state reimbursement to local agencies required because costs arise from changes to crime definitions or penalties
Legislative Description
Protective orders.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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