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AB 355: Crimes: extortion.
What AB 355 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to amend the penal code to expand the definition of extortion. It would add a new element to the crime, making it a threat to post, distribute, or create AI-generated images or videos of another person sufficient to induce fear and constitute extortion. This expansion would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs.
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. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Mar. 04, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 4). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |