Plain English Breakdown
The official text mentions 'a specified reason' for no reimbursement but does not state what that reason is.
AB-2097: Crimes Involving Strangulation
This bill creates a new crime that makes it illegal to knowingly block the breathing or blood flow of specific people by pressing their throat, neck, chest, nose, or mouth.
What This Bill Does
- Creates a new crime for knowingly stopping normal breathing or blood flow in specified victims.
- Defines the act as applying pressure to the throat, neck, or chest, or blocking the nose or mouth.
- Sets penalties of imprisonment in state prison for 2, 3, or 4 years; county jail for up to one year; or a fine of up to $6,000.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who commit the act against specified persons, such as spouses or former spouses.
- Local agencies that must handle cases under this state-mandated program without reimbursement from the state for a specified reason.
Terms To Know
- Specified persons
- People protected by law, including an offender's spouse or former spouse.
- State-mandated local program
- A requirement for local agencies to follow state laws and handle related costs without reimbursement from the state.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states no reimbursement is required but does not explain the specific reason why.
- The effective date of when this law starts is not listed in the provided information.