Crimes: SCRIVNER Act.

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. Enacted

Summary

AB 2273 broadens California’s lewd‑act statutes to cover offenders who were under the influence of mind‑altering substances and adds harsher penalties for force, caretakers, and age‑gap cases. It limits pre‑trial diversion for serious sexual offenses and requires the Department of Justice to file charges within 30 days against any elected official found to have committed a minor‑related crime. The changes aim to close loopholes, protect vulnerable children, and increase accountability.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6582.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 18, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 5132.)
3. May 18, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 13).
6. Apr 27, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21).
9. Apr 14, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
10. Apr 7, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
11. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
12. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jasmeet Bains (D) · sponsor
• Bains

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