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CA AB2701
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gonzalez
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AI Summary
- Creates a statewide registry requiring individuals convicted of serious domestic violence offenses to register with local law enforcement for 10-20 years, depending on offense severity
- Registrable offenses include domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, use of weapons, crimes involving children, murder, attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, and assault with deadly weapons when involving domestic violence
- Requires the Department of Justice to publish registry information on a public website, excluding victim-identifying details and employer information
- Establishes criminal penalties for registration violations (misdemeanor, up to 1 year in county jail) and for misusing registry information (fines up to $50,000 for misdemeanors; 5-year consecutive prison term for felonies)
- Allows offenders to petition for early removal from the registry by demonstrating rehabilitation, no new qualifying offenses, or exoneration, subject to court approval after notice to law enforcement and district attorneys
Legislative Description
Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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