- Stage
- Failed
- Started in
- Assembly
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 2, 2026
What it does
Existing law defines extortion as the obtaining of property from another, with consent, or the obtaining of an official act of a public officer, induced by a wrongful use of force or fear, or under color of official right. Existing law further provides that fear sufficient to constitute extortion may be induced by certain threats, including a threat to accuse the threatened individual, or the individual's relative or family, of a crime.
Where it stands
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
Failed
This bill failed and is no longer moving.
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in California.