Habeas corpus: gender-based stereotypes.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill would target gender‑based stereotypes that may influence habeas corpus proceedings in California. It is intended to affect individuals filing habeas petitions and the courts that decide them, aiming to reduce bias. By focusing on stereotypes, the measure seeks to promote fairer legal outcomes.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
2. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
3. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
5. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Apr 15, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 9, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
8. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
9. Feb 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
10. Feb 17, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Sade Elhawary (D) · sponsor
• Elhawary

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