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SB 221: Crimes: stalking.
What SB 221 does, verified December 6, 2025
An act to amend section 646.9 of the penal code, relating to crimes. This bill would expand the meaning of "credible threat" to include threats to a person's pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse. It aims to make stalking more specific by adding new protections for vulnerable individuals. The bill would impose a state-mandated local program to address this new definition of stalking. No reimbursement is required by this act for local agencies and school districts.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 576, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-08)Alert me
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| Oct. 10, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 576, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 10, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 08, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2599.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep. 08, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2599.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |