California Assembly Republican Caucus
A Safer California
Assembly Republicans are fighting to stop the violence and theft in our communities by equipping law enforcement with the tools they need, while holding criminals accountable.
Rape of a Developmental Disabled Minor.
Tom Lackey
Closes a shocking gap in the law by classifying the rape of a developmentally disabled minor as a violent felony, ensuring that predators face the full force of justice.
Extension of Ignition Interlock Device – DUI.
Tom Lackey
Extends the sunset date for the Department of Motor Vehicles pilot program for ignition interlock devices (IID) from 2026 to 2033.
Increasing Funding for Road Safety Patrols.
Laurie Davies
The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) is a fleet of more than 350 roving tow trucks that monitor over 1,700 miles of freeway and provide free emergency roadside assistance. The FSP plays a critical role in protecting the public and reducing congestion by removing disabled vehicles…
Arresting and Prosecuting Sideshow Organizers.
Tom Lackey
A “sideshow,” also known as a street takeover, is an event where crowds illegally block a road or parking lot so that vehicles can perform stunts and drag races. These events disrupt traffic, block emergency vehicles, injure spectators, and facilitate other criminal activity. While the…
Fentanyl Sales to Minor:
Alexandra Macedo
Includes furnishing fentanyl to a minor within the definition of a serious felony, including for purposes of the three strikes law.
Asset Forfeiture for Convicted Human Traffickers.
Juan Alanis
The ability to seize convicted trafficker's/pimp’s assets whereby 50% would be appropriated to victims’ services and 50% to law enforcement for their efforts to fight Human Trafficking and training, specifically it could be: • Services and counseling for juvenile human trafficking victims and funding for…
Make Tianeptine a Schedule 1 Drug.
Jeff Gonzalez
People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s easily available, whether online or even at gas stations; however, availability is no indication of effectiveness or safety. This is especially true of tianeptine, an unapproved drug associated with serious…
The Child Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (CAMERA)
Tom Lackey
Ensures children in California’s entertainment industry are safe from abuse by requiring talent agents, talent managers, and talent coaches who work with children to be mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, which includes sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
Child Abuse/Domestic Violence Prevention Partnership.
Tom Lackey
Authorizes a county child welfare agency to establish a pilot program in which the county employs a domestic violence consultant to offer support and guidance to county social workers in addressing the complex dynamics of families who are potentially experiencing both domestic violence and child…
Ensure Veterans Are not Misled when Filing for Benefits.
Jeff Gonzalez
Require an individual who is charging a veteran for advice or assistance on how to file a claim for U.S. VA benefits to notify that veteran if they are not a VA-accredited representative. Many veterans are unaware that a cottage industry has emerged to charge…
Relieving Financial Burdens on Survivors of Abuse.
Laurie Davies
Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and similar crimes can break their leases without penalty. However, there’s a loophole regarding the security deposit. The perpetrator could take it all, leaving the victim, who already has to find a new home, in an even…
Taking Dangerous Speeders off the Road.
Alexandra Macedo
Speeding is one of the leading safety threats on California’s roads, accounting for 35% of all traffic fatalities. Drivers who travel over 100 miles per hour (mph) pose an urgent risk to all other road users, but they often evade consequences. If these offenders are…
Strengthens Security to Prevent Drink Tampering.
Alexandra Macedo
This bill enhances consumer protection by expanding the definition of “controlled substances” under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to include carfentanil and fentanyl. By requiring establishments with Type 48 licenses to offer drug testing devices capable of detecting these substances, the bill aims to strengthen…
Cracking Down on Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Cable Theft.
Juan Alanis
EV charging providers are experiencing an epidemic of vandalism as thieves cut the cables from charging stations to harvest the valuable copper inside. One of California’s largest charging networks reports that thefts are up nearly 200% in 2024. Vandalism of charging stations not only imposes…
Human Trafficking Task Force.
Diane Dixon
Recent legislation, AB 2020 (Bonta, 2024) requires the creation of model policies on law enforcement interactions with victims of human trafficking. Current law allows victims of human trafficking to receive benefits and services. DSS has an online portal with information and resources for victims. The…
Protect Victims of Human Trafficking in Child Custody Decisions.
Josh Hoover
This bill requires courts to consider whether a child or parent is a human trafficking victim when making an order granting custody of a child. The court must provide necessary protections for child victims, and may not award custody to a parent that has been…
Safeguard Dependent Persons from Sexual Assault.
Alexandra Macedo
This bill strengthens protections for vulnerable individuals by expanding existing crime enhancements for sexual assault and other heinous crimes. AB 1386 extends enhanced penalties to include crimes committed against dependent persons—individuals with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit their ability to protect themselves.
Protect Children from Sex Offenders.
Alexandra Macedo
This bill strengthens public safety by requiring individuals discharged or paroled from a secure youth treatment facility for specified sex offenses to register as sex offenders.
Protect Women's Prisoners from Convicted Predators.
Alexandra Macedo
This bill requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to house inmates consistent with their anatomy if they have been convicted of rape, human trafficking…..
Hate crimes: political affiliation.
Laurie Davies
Allows courts to treat a felony as an aggravating factor at sentencing if it was motivated, in whole or in part, by the victim’s actual or perceived political affiliation.
Human trafficking: data.
Diane Dixon
Expands required human trafficking data reporting on the OpenJustice portal to include the number of arrests, convictions, and victims. It also requires local law enforcement agencies to collect and report this additional data to the Attorney General.
Sex offenses: registration.
Juan Alanis
Requires courts considering termination of sex offender registration to also evaluate whether the offender held a position of trust over the victim and whether they completed sex offender-specific treatment. Further requires verification of treatment and allows courts to order additional risk assessments if necessary.
Trespass.
Natasha Johnson
Removes the requirement that requests for peace officer assistance with trespassing, submitted electronically, must be notarized. Simplifies the process for property owners to seek law enforcement help in addressing trespass violations.
Human trafficking case continuances.
Laurie Davies
Adds human trafficking cases to the list of offenses that can constitute “good cause” for granting the prosecution a continuance in criminal proceedings.
Driving privilege: points.
Tom Lackey
Requires DMV records related to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated to be publicly available for up to 10 years, similar to DUI-related records. Also increases the penalty by assigning 3 points to a driver’s record for convictions of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with gross…
Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.
Tom Lackey
Allows DUI offenses committed within 10 years of one or two prior DUI convictions to be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.
Driver’s licenses: revocation.
Tom Lackey
Authorizes the DMV to revoke a person’s driver’s license if they have three or more DUI convictions within a 10-year period and generally prohibits reinstatement for 8 years.
Recall and resentencing: school shootings.
Carl DeMaio
Prohibits individuals who were sentenced to life without parole for offenses defined as school shootings from petitioning for recall of sentence and resentencing under existing youth offender provisions. It expands current exclusions that already bar resentencing in cases involving victims who are public safety officials.
Court operations.
Stan Ellis
Requires the Judicial Council, every 3 years, to perform and report to the Legislature, a review of superior court compliance with applicable deadlines for transmitting records to the DMV when a person is convicted of vehicular manslaughter, DUI, or engaging in a speed contest.
Crimes: theft of DNA.
Tri Ta
Requires local law enforcement agencies to annually report to the Attorney General the number of police reports filed involving theft of DNA and the status of those cases. It also requires the Attorney General to compile and publish this information in a report to the…
Postrelease community supervision.
Tom Lackey
Expands notification requirements by requiring the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide county probation departments with earlier and more detailed information about individuals being released to postrelease community supervision.
Crimes involving vehicles.
Kate Sanchez
Makes vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated punishable only as a felony instead of allowing it to be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony.
License suspension and revocation.
Kate Sanchez
Increases DUI-related driver’s license suspensions and revocations, requiring a 1-year suspension for a first DUI and longer suspensions or revocation for repeat offenses within 10 years, including permanent revocation after four or more violations. It also extends the suspension period for high blood-alcohol concentration or…
Incarcerated persons: mental health evaluations.
Carl DeMaio
Makes it easier to designate prisoners as mentally disordered offenders, therefore requiring them to be placed in the State Hospital after the completion of their sentence due to their mental health disorder, by reducing the number of criteria needed to establish MDO status.
Peace officer training: driving under the influence.
Juan Alanis
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-approved field sobriety testing course within one year of their assignment.
Driving under the influence: alcoholic beverages.
David Tangipa
Requires courts to impose a lifetime ban on purchasing alcoholic beverages for individuals convicted of a third DUI within 10 years.
False reporting.
Tri Ta
Increases penalties for repeat false reporting or misuse of the 911 emergency system by making a second or subsequent violation punishable as either a misdemeanor or felony for adults.
Deer: archery season: concealed firearms.
Heather Hadwick
Repeals the existing prohibition that prevents individuals hunting deer during archery season from carrying or having control of a firearm.
Human trafficking: body art practitioners.
Diane Dixon
Requires body art facilities to post human trafficking awareness notices and provide mandated training to employees and registered practitioners.
Juveniles: transfer to court of criminal jurisdiction: offense.
James Gallagher
Adds conspiracy to commit murder involving planned attacks intended to cause multiple deaths or target schools, places of worship, or other public locations to the list of offenses eligible for transfer from juvenile court to adult criminal court. Allows prosecutors to seek adult charges for…
Juveniles: transfer to court of criminal jurisdiction.
Alexandra Macedo
Lowers the standard of proof required for a court to transfer a juvenile from juvenile court to adult criminal court from “clear and convincing evidence” to “a preponderance of the evidence.” Makes it easier for prosecutors to establish that a minor is not amenable to…
Vessels: operation: registration.
Jeff Gonzalez
Prohibits diversion programs for boating DUI cases and allows officers to issue citations for vessel-related accidents involving violations.
Inmate release: notice to victims.
Natasha Johnson
Increases the required notice period to victims and related parties of an inmate’s release or parole changes from 15 days to at least 20 days. Applies to individuals convicted of specified crimes, including domestic violence offenses.
Parole advancement hearings: reporting.
Joe Patterson
Requires the Board of Parole Hearings, in coordination with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to collect and publish annual data on requests to advance parole hearing dates and related administrative reviews. It also requires written summaries of each decision to be maintained and shared…
Probation: term length.
Joe Patterson
Extends the one-year limit on probation terms for misdemeanor sex offenses solely to allow the offender to complete a required treatment program.
Protective orders.
Diane Dixon
Allows courts to issue protective orders that extend beyond the direct victim to include members of the victim’s family or household if there is evidence they were also victims of the defendant’s offense.
Vehicles: leaving the scene of an accident.
Juan Alanis
Strengthens existing hit-and-run laws by imposing harsher consequences specifically in cases involving fatalities.
Peace officers: theft.
Tom Lackey
Authorizes POST to suspend or revoke a peace officer’s certification if the officer commits specified theft while acting under color of authority.
Imprisonment.
Natasha Johnson
Requires felony sentences exceeding a total term of 6 years to be served in state prison rather than county jail.
Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements.
Natasha Johnson
Makes dismissal of certain drug-related sentencing enhancements discretionary rather than mandatory, allowing courts to decide whether dismissal is in the interest of justice. Limits the existing requirement that courts must dismiss enhancements in specified cases.
Self-defense.
Heath Flora
Expands existing self-defense protections by adding explicit civil immunity for lawful resistance.
Juveniles: diversion.
Stan Ellis
Authorizes a pilot youth court diversion program, allowing up to six counties to receive grants to create programs for first-time juvenile misdemeanor offenders
Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act.
Jeff Gonzalez
Creates a Domestic Violence Offender Registration Act requiring convicted offenders to register personal information with law enforcement for up to 20 years and authorizes the Department of Justice to maintain and publish a related database.