AB-464
Justice & Public Safety

Sexual assault in prison.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Extends the time limit for imprisoned victims to file sexual assault claims against prison staff.
  • Requires prisons to monitor sexual assault victims for 90 days to prevent retaliation.
  • Mandates notification to family members within 24 hours when inmates report sexual assault.
  • Permanently bans prison staff from future employment if found guilty of sexual abuse.

Summary

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry's prison sexual assault prevention legislation establishes new protections for incarcerated individuals while extending the timeframe for pursuing legal action against public entities in cases of sexual assault. The bill modifies civil procedure rules to toll the statute of limitations during imprisonment plus four years after release, removing claim presentation requirements for sexual assault cases against public entities or employees.

The legislation mandates specific protocols for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's handling of sexual assault cases. Staff members confirmed to have sexually abused an incarcerated person face permanent termination and are barred from future employment with the department. The department must monitor both assault victims and reporters for 90 days to prevent retaliation, while providing prompt notification to family members and selected advocates within 24-48 hours of reported incidents.

Under the new provisions, incarcerated individuals who report sexual assault cannot be transferred to another facility without their written consent, except in cases where their safety is at risk. The bill requires the department to preserve evidence, conduct thorough investigations using forensic rape kits when appropriate, and maintain documentation of all sexual abuse incidents. These requirements apply specifically to nonconsensual sexual contact and custodial sexual misconduct, preserving existing regulations regarding consensual acts between incarcerated persons.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
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Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Ash KalraD
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
Assemblymember
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Buffy WicksD
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Lisa CalderonD
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Isaac BryanD
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Mia BontaD
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Mike FongD
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Diane DixonR
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Gregg HartD
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Blanca PachecoD
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Gail PellerinD
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Kate SanchezR
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Tri TaR
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Caroline MenjivarD
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Jessica CalozaD
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Mark GonzalezD
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Heather HadwickR
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Maggy KrellD
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Jose SolacheD
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Catherine StefaniD
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Sade ElhawaryD
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Introduced By

Catherine Stefani
Catherine StefaniD
California State Assembly Member
Maggy Krell
Maggy KrellD
California State Assembly Member
Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
California State Assembly Member
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
California State Assembly Member
Caroline Menjivar
Caroline MenjivarD
California State Senator
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/6/2025)

Latest Voting History

March 25, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
120012PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Extends the time limit for imprisoned victims to file sexual assault claims against prison staff.
  • Requires prisons to monitor sexual assault victims for 90 days to prevent retaliation.
  • Mandates notification to family members within 24 hours when inmates report sexual assault.
  • Permanently bans prison staff from future employment if found guilty of sexual abuse.

Get Involved

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Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Catherine Stefani
Catherine StefaniD
California State Assembly Member
Maggy Krell
Maggy KrellD
California State Assembly Member
Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
California State Assembly Member
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Ash Kalra
Ash KalraD
California State Assembly Member
Isaac Bryan
Isaac BryanD
California State Assembly Member
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
California State Assembly Member
Caroline Menjivar
Caroline MenjivarD
California State Senator

Summary

Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry's prison sexual assault prevention legislation establishes new protections for incarcerated individuals while extending the timeframe for pursuing legal action against public entities in cases of sexual assault. The bill modifies civil procedure rules to toll the statute of limitations during imprisonment plus four years after release, removing claim presentation requirements for sexual assault cases against public entities or employees.

The legislation mandates specific protocols for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's handling of sexual assault cases. Staff members confirmed to have sexually abused an incarcerated person face permanent termination and are barred from future employment with the department. The department must monitor both assault victims and reporters for 90 days to prevent retaliation, while providing prompt notification to family members and selected advocates within 24-48 hours of reported incidents.

Under the new provisions, incarcerated individuals who report sexual assault cannot be transferred to another facility without their written consent, except in cases where their safety is at risk. The bill requires the department to preserve evidence, conduct thorough investigations using forensic rape kits when appropriate, and maintain documentation of all sexual abuse incidents. These requirements apply specifically to nonconsensual sexual contact and custodial sexual misconduct, preserving existing regulations regarding consensual acts between incarcerated persons.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/6/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Public Safety Hearing
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

March 25, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Judiciary Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
120012PASS

Contacts

Profile
Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Ash KalraD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
Assemblymember
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Isaac BryanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Bill Author
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Maggy KrellD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Catherine StefaniD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member