Crimes: prostitution.

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 amends California’s Penal Code 647, offering first‑ and second‑time prostitution offenders a diversion program and imposing higher fines and jail terms for repeat violations. It also adds offenses such as public lewdness, loitering, begging, and invasive recording, with specific penalties for crimes involving minors. The measure requires local agencies to run the diversion program and directs the state to reimburse any mandated costs.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 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. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Schultz · sponsor
• Krell

Bill text

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