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CA AB1242

CA AB1242
Reproductive rights.


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Introduced
02/19/2021
In Committee
08/11/2022
Crossed Over
06/01/2021
Passed
08/31/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 629.51, 629.52, 638.50, 638.52, 1269b, 1524, 1524.2, and 1551 of, and to add Sections 1546.5 and 13778.2 to, the Penal Code, relating to reproductive rights, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the issuance of certain warrants and orders related to investigating or enforcing laws that create liability for providing, facilitating, or obtaining an abortion that is lawful in California. It also prohibits state and local law enforcement from arresting or assisting with the arrest of individuals for performing, supporting, or obtaining a lawful abortion in California, and prohibits state and local agencies from cooperating with or providing information to other states or federal agencies for the purpose of enforcing another state's abortion laws. Additionally, the bill requires zero bail for individuals arrested in connection with another state's proceedings regarding a lawful abortion in California, and requires prompt transmission of certain documents related to extradition requests for such individuals. Overall, this bill aims to protect the privacy and reproductive rights of individuals in California.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 627, Statutes of 2022. (on 09/27/2022)

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