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AB 237: Crimes: threats.
What AB 237 does, verified December 6, 2025
This bill would make it a crime to willfully threaten to commit a serious crime at certain locations, including daycare centers and workplaces, with the intent to cause fear for one's safety or the safety of others. The threat must be unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific. This crime would be punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to 2 or 3 years for adults, and by referral to services for minors under 18. The bill would also create a state-mandated local program and requires reimbursement for costs mandated by the state, with certain exceptions.
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Last action: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson. (2025-05-23)Alert me
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| Sep. 13, 2025 | Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29). |
| Aug. 18, 2025 | In committee: Referred to suspense file. |
| Jul. 03, 2025 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |