California 1997-1998 Regular Session Status: Introduced

AB 856 — Crime prevention: Witness Protection Program.

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

This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill concerns the operation of a Witness Protection Program.

The bill addresses the guidelines and framework for a Witness Protection Program aimed at crime prevention. It outlines how the program operates and who it serves.

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AB 856 has undergone a minor update, with a specific line added to the bill text. This change may clarify or enhance the intentions of the legislation, although the exact details of the addition were not provided. Such adjustments are important as they ensure the bill is clear and effectively addresses the issues it aims to solve. It's a routine part of the legislative process to refine and improve proposed laws.

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Sponsors

  • Hertzberg · Cosponsor
  • Leslie · Cosponsor
  • Villaraigosa · Cosponsor
  • Wildman · Cosponsor
  • Kopp · Cosponsor
  • Schiff · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Hertzberg
  • Leslie
  • Villaraigosa
  • Wildman
  • Kopp
  • Schiff

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 856?
AB 856 is sponsored by Hertzberg, Leslie, Villaraigosa, Wildman, Kopp, and Schiff.
What is the current status of AB 856?
This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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