California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

AB 266 — Violent felonies: hate crimes.

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

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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 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 classifies certain felonies as violent felonies for purposes of various provisions of the Penal Code. Existing law imposes an additional one-year term for a sexually violent felony and a 3-year term for a violent felony for each prior separate prison term served for a violent felony. This bill would additionally define felony hate crimes as a violent felony, as specified. By increasing 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.

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Action History

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

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

  3. In committee: Reconsideration granted.

  4. Coauthors revised.

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

  6. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee February 15.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Cooper

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 7000
Republican 2001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Santiago — Yea
Low — Yea
Addis, Dawn Democratic Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Gabriel, Jesse Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Ortega, Liz Democratic Yea
Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah Democratic Yea
Sanchez, Kate Republican Not Voting
Ta, Tri Republican Yea
Wallis, Greg Republican Yea

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Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 2 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Unaffiliated 0201
Democratic 0201
Total 2402
% of votes cast 25%50%0%25%
How each member voted (8)
Member Party Vote
Jones-Sawyer — Nay
Quirk — Nay
Santiago — Not Voting
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Not Voting
Lee, Alex Democratic Nay
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Nay
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 266 do?
Existing law classifies certain felonies as violent felonies for purposes of various provisions of the Penal Code. Existing law imposes an additional one-year term for a sexually violent felony and a 3-year term for a violent felony for each prior separate prison term served for a violent felony. This bill would additionally define felony hate crimes as a violent felony, as specified. By increasing 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 AB 266?
AB 266 is sponsored by Cooper, Cervantes, Sabrina (Democratic), Cunningham, Low, Medina, Rubio, Blanca E. (Democratic), and Nguyen, Stephanie (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 266?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 266?
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