California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2803 — Inmates: unlawful communications.

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

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

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 prohibits unauthorized communications with inmates in state prison facilities and local jails, as specified. Existing law prohibits the giving or taking of any letter, writing, literature, or reading matter to or from an inmate, without proper authorization. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. This bill would make it a felony to knowingly possess, manufacture, or distribute in any state prison facility or local jail, as specified, prescribed communications that contain an overt or disguised request or instructions to cause harm, great bodily injury, or death to another person. By creating a new 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, first hearing. Failed passage.

  3. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  4. Read first time.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  6. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Salas · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Salas

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2803 do?
Existing law prohibits unauthorized communications with inmates in state prison facilities and local jails, as specified. Existing law prohibits the giving or taking of any letter, writing, literature, or reading matter to or from an inmate, without proper authorization. A violation of these provisions is a misdemeanor. This bill would make it a felony to knowingly possess, manufacture, or distribute in any state prison facility or local jail, as specified, prescribed communications that contain an overt or disguised request or instructions to cause harm, great bodily injury, or death to another person. By creating a new 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 2803?
AB 2803 is sponsored by Salas.
What is the current status of AB 2803?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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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