CA AB 2097
in committeeCrimes: strangulation.
California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did CA AB 2097 pass?
Not yet. CA AB 2097 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-07): In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
What is CA AB 2097 about?
Under existing law, a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon specified persons, including, among others, the offender's spouse or former spouse, is guilty of a crime, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2, 3, or 4 years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000. This bill would additionally make it a crime for a person to knowingly impede the normal breathing or bloodflow of one of those persons by applying pressure on the throat, neck, or chest of the person, or by obstructing the nose or mouth of the person. The bill would make this crime punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2, 3, or 4 years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors CA AB 2097?
Boerner is the primary sponsor of CA AB 2097.
Description
Under existing law, a person who willfully inflicts corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon specified persons, including, among others, the offender's spouse or former spouse, is guilty of a crime, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2, 3, or 4 years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000. This bill would additionally make it a crime for a person to knowingly impede the normal breathing or bloodflow of one of those persons by applying pressure on the throat, neck, or chest of the person, or by obstructing the nose or mouth of the person. The bill would make this crime punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2, 3, or 4 years, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of up to $6,000. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-04-07 — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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- bill
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Sponsors
- Boernerauthor
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-07
In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-03-18
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-03-02
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
referral-committee
2026-02-19
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
2026-02-18
Read first time. To print.
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