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CA SB1395
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Suzette Valladares
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AI Summary
- Authorizes courts to issue permanent (lifetime) protective orders against defendants convicted of registerable sex offenses involving minor victims, prohibiting any contact with the victim
- Allows previously issued 10-year protective orders to be extended permanently if the defendant violated the order's terms and was convicted of a qualifying sex offense against a minor
- Permanent protective orders remain valid until the victim dies, the underlying conviction is dismissed or overturned, or the victim petitions the court for removal
- Requires the Judicial Council to develop forms, instructions, and rules for implementing these permanent protective orders
- Named "Kayleigh's Law" and applies regardless of whether the defendant receives prison time, jail time, probation, or mandatory supervision
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: protective orders.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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