California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

AB 445 — Compensation for victims' attorney fees: Marsy's Law.

Last action — From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution, as amended by Proposition 9, the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Law, at the November 4, 2008, statewide general election, entitles the victim of a crime to specified rights, including to be heard, upon request, at any proceeding at which a right of the victim is at issue. Marsy's Law authorizes the victim, the retained attorney of the victim, a lawful representative of the victim, or the prosecuting attorney, upon request of the victim, to enforce the prescribed rights. Existing law provides for the compensation of victims of certain crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board from the Restitution Fund, a continuously appropriated fund, for specified losses suffered as a result of those crimes. Existing law authorizes compensation for various forms of pecuniary loss, including medical or medical-related expenses and installing or increasing residential security. This bill would authorize the board to reimburse a victim for up to $2,500 in attorney fees that are provided to the victim to preserve crime victim's rights under Marsy's Law. By expanding the authorization for the use of moneys in the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund, this bill would make an appropriation.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.

  3. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.

  5. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 445 do?
The California Constitution, as amended by Proposition 9, the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Law, at the November 4, 2008, statewide general election, entitles the victim of a crime to specified rights, including to be heard, upon request, at any proceeding at which a right of the victim is at issue. Marsy's Law authorizes the victim, the retained attorney of the victim, a lawful representative of the victim, or the prosecuting attorney, upon request of the victim, to enforce the prescribed rights. Existing law provides for the compensation of victims of certain crimes by the California Victim Compensation Board from the Restitution Fund, a continuously appropriated fund, for specified losses suffered as a result of those crimes. Existing law authorizes compensation for various forms of pecuniary loss, including medical or medical-related expenses and installing or increasing residential security. This bill would authorize the board to reimburse a victim for up to $2,500 in attorney fees that are provided to the victim to preserve crime victim's rights under Marsy's Law. By expanding the authorization for the use of moneys in the continuously appropriated Restitution Fund, this bill would make an appropriation.
Who sponsors AB 445?
AB 445 is sponsored by Choi, Steven S. (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 445?
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.
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