Assembly BillFailedPenal
AB 1396: Crimes: sexual assault.
What AB 1396 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to amend the penal code to increase penalties for assault with the intent to commit specific serious crimes, such as rape and sodomy, when committed against vulnerable individuals, including those under 18 years old and dependent persons in the care of a caretaker or adult. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program to address these crimes. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. However, this bill would exempt it from providing reimbursement for a specific reason.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| May. 07, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 29, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |