California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2119 — Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill aims to improve investigations of sexual assault and domestic violence by addressing gender bias.

This bill establishes victims' rights to unbiased investigations of sexual violence and domestic abuse, mandates specific training for law enforcement, and requires public education on gender equality in such cases.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill could mean better protections and responses for workers experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence.

Summary

Existing law establishes specified rights for victims and witnesses of crimes, including to be notified or informed regarding specified court proceedings and the right to have a support person present at any interviews with law enforcement for a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. Existing law requires a law enforcement agency to inform a victim of the rights they may have. This bill would state that a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence has the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation by law enforcement. The bill would require a district attorney to establish a process for reviewing and investigating reported cases of sexual assault or domestic violence and would require that process to include a report to the victim explaining the decision whether or not to bring criminal accusations and which accusations to allege. Existing law establishes the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and requires the commission to create courses of training that must be completed by persons before those persons can become peace officers. The commission is also required to create guidelines and training courses for peace officers on specified law enforcement topics, including the investigation of domestic violence complaints and sexual assault. This bill would require those courses and guidelines to include trauma-informed methods for responding to victims, gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language in reporting, and best practices for bias prevention. The bill would require the commission to prepare a course on gender bias in responding to reports of sexual assault and domestic violence and would require that course to adhere to guidance provided by the Department of Justice, as specified. Existing law establishes the State Department of Public Health and charges it with providing education and outreach to the public on various issues relating to public health, such as lyme disease, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and hepatitis C. This bill would require the department to develop materials to educate the public that all genders may be the victim of sexual assault and domestic violence, that all genders may perpetrate sexual assault and domestic violence, and that all genders have equal rights to safety, shelter, and legal protections and remedies. Because this bill would create new duties for local law enforcement agencies, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.

  6. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  8. Read second time and amended.

  9. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 24).

  10. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.

  11. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  12. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

Passed 5 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5002
Republican 0002
Total 5004
% of votes cast 56%0%0%44%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
González, Mark Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Not Voting
Harabedian, John Democratic Yea
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Not Voting
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea
Schultz, Nick Democratic Yea
Sharp-Collins, LaShae Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Not Voting
Lackey, Tom Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2119 do?
Existing law establishes specified rights for victims and witnesses of crimes, including to be notified or informed regarding specified court proceedings and the right to have a support person present at any interviews with law enforcement for a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. Existing law requires a law enforcement agency to inform a victim of the rights they may have. This bill would state that a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence has the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation by law enforcement. The bill would require a district attorney to establish a process for reviewing and investigating reported cases of sexual assault or domestic violence and would require that process to include a report to the victim explaining the decision whether or not to bring criminal accusations and which accusations to allege. Existing law establishes the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and requires the commission to create courses of training that must be completed by persons before those persons can become peace officers. The commission is also required to create guidelines and training courses for peace officers on specified law enforcement topics, including the investigation of domestic violence complaints and sexual assault. This bill would require those courses and guidelines to include trauma-informed methods for responding to victims, gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language in reporting, and best practices for bias prevention. The bill would require the commission to prepare a course on gender bias in responding to reports of sexual assault and domestic violence and would require that course to adhere to guidance provided by the Department of Justice, as specified. Existing law establishes the State Department of Public Health and charges it with providing education and outreach to the public on various issues relating to public health, such as lyme disease, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and hepatitis C. This bill would require the department to develop materials to educate the public that all genders may be the victim of sexual assault and domestic violence, that all genders may perpetrate sexual assault and domestic violence, and that all genders have equal rights to safety, shelter, and legal protections and remedies. Because this bill would create new duties for local law enforcement agencies, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Who sponsors AB 2119?
AB 2119 is sponsored by Jackson, Corey A. (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2119?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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