AB 1958: Criminal procedure: discrimination.

This bill aims to amend the existing law that prohibits the state from seeking or obtaining a criminal conviction or sentence based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill would compare a defendant to similarly situated individuals who have engaged in similar conduct, applying to disparities in plea negotiating and diversion. The law would also allow defendants to request previously disclosed data from another case, requiring the court to grant the request unless it has no relevance to the current charges. Additionally, the bill would revise and recast definitions for these provisions to improve clarity and consistency.