Civilian

• Police use of force.California · AB 807 · Last action Feb 1, 2024This bill would require the state prosecutor to investigate incidents in which the use of force by a peace officer results in the death of a civilian without regard to whether the civilian was unarmed.Latest action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.Failed
• Department of Justice.California · AB 1806 · Last action Sep 29, 2026 · Official record (opens in a new tab)This bill would require the state prosecutor to conduct an independent, transparent, and thorough investigation into incidents of an immigration enforcement officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian.Latest action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.Enacted law
• Criminal law.California · SB 715 · Last action Sep 23, 2021This bill would also authorize the state prosecutor to investigate and gather facts in an incident involving a shooting by a peace officer that results in the death of a civilian if there is a reasonable dispute as to whether the civilian was armed.Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 250, Statutes of 2021.Enacted law
• The military: sexual harassment.California · SB 352 · Last action Sep 16, 2021The bill would additionally make a member of the active militia who has been lawfully ordered to any type of state duty and who commits sexual harassment punishable by specified military proceedings or by a court-martial.Latest action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 183, Statutes of 2021.Enacted law
• Criminal procedure: hearsay testimony at preliminary hearings.California · SB 804 · Last action Sep 20, 2024This bill would additionally authorize a law enforcement civilian, as described, to testify to the out-of-court statements of declarants offered for the truth of the matter asserted.Latest action: In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.Vetoed

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