Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows it passed both chambers but does not confirm if a governor has signed it or when it becomes effective.
AB-38: Adding Specific Crimes to the List of Violent Felonies
This law adds certain crimes involving rape or sexual assault against minors with developmental disabilities to California's list of violent felonies.
What This Bill Does
- Adds specified crimes involving the rape or sexual assault of a minor who has a developmental disability to the list of violent felonies.
- Expands the scope of sentencing enhancements for prior convictions under existing law.
- Imposes a state-mandated local program by expanding these legal rules.
- States that no reimbursement is required from the state for costs related to this act.
Who It Names or Affects
- People convicted of specified rape or sexual assault crimes against minors with developmental disabilities.
- Courts applying sentencing enhancements under the Penal Code.
- Local agencies and school districts subject to state-mandated programs.
Terms To Know
- Violent felony
- A category of serious crimes that triggers stricter penalties, including sentencing enhancements for prior convictions.
- Developmental disability
- A condition mentioned in the bill regarding minors who are victims of rape or sexual assault.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not list every specific crime included, only referring to 'specified crimes' involving rape or sexual assault.
- The effective date is not provided in the source material.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required for a specified reason but does not explain what that reason is.