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AB-38 • 2026

Crimes: serious and violent felonies.

Crimes: serious and violent felonies.

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Sponsor
Lackey
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

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.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Public Safety

Official Summary Text

Crimes: serious and violent felonies.