California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1416 — Assault and battery of a public utility worker.

Last action — From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 makes assault punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Existing law makes battery punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Existing law provides for higher fines and longer terms of imprisonment for an assault or battery against specified individuals, including a peace officer engaged in the performance of their duties when the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a peace officer. This bill would make assault of a utility worker, as defined, engaged in the performance of their duties, and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a utility worker engaged in the performance of their duties, punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would make battery of a utility worker, as defined, engaged in the performance of their duties, when the person committing the battery knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a utility worker engaged in the performance of their duties, and an injury is inflicted on the utility worker, punishable by a fine of not more than $3,000, by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. By enhancing the punishment for a crime, 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. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  2. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. Read first time.

  4. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 25.

  5. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bradford · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

  • Bradford

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1416 do?
Existing law makes assault punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Existing law makes battery punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Existing law provides for higher fines and longer terms of imprisonment for an assault or battery against specified individuals, including a peace officer engaged in the performance of their duties when the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a peace officer. This bill would make assault of a utility worker, as defined, engaged in the performance of their duties, and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a utility worker engaged in the performance of their duties, punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would make battery of a utility worker, as defined, engaged in the performance of their duties, when the person committing the battery knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a utility worker engaged in the performance of their duties, and an injury is inflicted on the utility worker, punishable by a fine of not more than $3,000, by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding 6 months, or by both that fine and imprisonment. By enhancing the punishment for a crime, 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 SB 1416?
SB 1416 is sponsored by Bradford.
What is the current status of SB 1416?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 SB 1416?
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