Bill > AB2691

This bill expands the list of felony convictions that disqualify an individual from running for or being elected to state or local office in California. Previously, convictions for felonies such as bribery, embezzlement of public money, extortion, theft of public money, perjury, or conspiracy to commit these crimes already barred candidacy. Now, individuals convicted of felonies involving sexual assault or human trafficking, as specifically defined within the bill, will also be ineligible. The bill also clarifies definitions for "conviction of a felony," "human trafficking" (referencing Penal Code Section 236.1), and "sexual assault" (referencing specific Penal Code sections related to rape and other sexual offenses). Additionally, the bill makes a minor, non-substantive change to existing law regarding when a voter loses their domicile in California by moving to another state with the intent to reside there.

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