SB 258: Crimes: rape.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 8, 2025

What SB 258 does, verified December 8, 2025

This bill aims to amend the existing definition of rape in the penal code by removing the spousal exception. The definition of rape currently includes sexual intercourse with a person incapable of giving consent due to a mental disorder or disability. The proposed change would broaden the scope of the crime to include spousal rape, making it a punishable offense regardless of the relationship between the perpetrator and victim.

Bill journey

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6ChapteredCurrent

Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 599, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-11)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Sen. Susan RubioAuthor · California State Senate

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Coauthors

Angelique AshbyAnna CaballeroDave CorteseCecilia Aguiar-CurryTim GraysonMelissa HurtadoJerry McNerneyAkilah Weber PiersonPatrick AhrensJuan AlanisBlanca RubioTasha Boerner

Recent actions31 total · showing 5

Oct. 11, 2025	Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 599, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 11, 2025	Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025	Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 12, 2025	Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 2967.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 12, 2025	In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

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