Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.

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 gives victims of sexual assault or domestic violence the right to a fair, unbiased investigation and lets them ask a district attorney to reopen their case. It also creates a civil lawsuit option if police violate these rights, and orders public education and new police training on gender bias. The goal is to protect all victims regardless of gender or other characteristics.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 24). · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
4. Apr 9, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
5. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
6. Apr 8, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Mar 26, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 24).
10. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.
11. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
12. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Jackson · sponsor

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