California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1981 — Crimes: metal knuckles: punishment.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Existing law provides, with exceptions, that any person in the state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, lends, or possess any metal knuckles is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison for 16 months, or 2 or 3 years. This bill would instead make this crime a felony, punishable in a county jail for 16 months, or 2 or 3 years. By changing the punishment of a crime, and increasing the duties of local prosecutors this bill 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

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

  4. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Feuer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Feuer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1981 do?
Existing law provides, with exceptions, that any person in the state who manufactures or causes to be manufactured, imports, keeps for sale, or offers or exposes for sale, or who gives, lends, or possess any metal knuckles is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison for 16 months, or 2 or 3 years. This bill would instead make this crime a felony, punishable in a county jail for 16 months, or 2 or 3 years. By changing the punishment of a crime, and increasing the duties of local prosecutors this bill 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1981?
AB 1981 is sponsored by Feuer.
What is the current status of AB 1981?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track AB 1981?
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