AB 38: Crimes: serious and violent felonies.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 38 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill aims to expand the definition of violent felonies in California by including specified crimes involving the rape or sexual assault of a minor with a developmental disability. It would classify these crimes as violent felonies, subjecting offenders to enhanced sentencing and state-mandated local programs. The bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state.

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

Author and sponsors

Asm. Tom LackeyAuthor · California State Assembly

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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.
Mar. 20, 2025	In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
Feb. 03, 2025	Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
Dec. 03, 2024	From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.

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