For example, if an inmate is within 18 months of appearing before the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH), the CDCR secretary will not entertain a petition for a recall of a sentence. Barber Training (SB 803) cut down training requirements from barbers and cosmetologists in an effort to reduce debt and let trainers get into the industry much faster. This bill also protects certain defendants if their sentences would . Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law during the last legislative session. SB 1162 requires companies that employ at least 15 people to include salary ranges in all job postings and provide them to existing employees upon request. The bill specifically targets those who have drug enhancements and those who received enhancements based on prior prison or felony jail terms served. General. The groups agreed to cap the amount of card check elections the labor relations board can certify at 75 for the entire state until 2028. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The Democrats currently hold veto-proof super majorities in both houses. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted new bills signed into law in 2021 that will go into effect January 1, 2022, including historic measures to expand worker protections, tackle the state's housing crisis, redress historical injustices, increase voter access and more. The bill would not prevent property owners from building parking but rather limit mandates on minimums. The bill would require, on or before specified dates, the Secretary of State to publish various reports on its Internet Web site documenting, among other things, the number of corporations in compliance with these provisions. Inmates who have to register as sex offenders are also not considered. The Upper Term may only be imposed if either the defendant "stipulates", or agrees, to the Upper Term, or if a Jury or Court at Trial find "aggravating factors" (see Cal. (a) A misdemeanor offender whose sentence includes 1 year or more of supervision shall be eligible for transfer, provided that all other criteria for transfer, as specified in Rule 3.101, have been satisfied; and the instant offense includes one or more of the followingNo, some . Gov. Senate Bill 180 . (Chapter 409, Statutes of 2021) . Why it matters: Paying for certain necessities is now more affordable. Possession of an amount greater than 28.5 grams is considered a crime. It also abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths and protects someone who helps a pregnant person end their pregnancy voluntarily from criminal or civil liability. (See Cal. Help bring transparency to the world of mass incarceration by making a monthly donation. Some critics say the government should not dictate how stores lay out their sections, while others say it's combatting how some products marketed toward girls are priced higher. Hundreds of new laws are going into effect in 2022, from requiring ethnic studies to graduate, to cracking down on illegal street racing, and allowingrestaurants to continueselling to-go cocktails -- to name a few. The new law goes into effect on August 25th and will apply to drivers convicted of first-offense DUI charges with a blood alcohol level of 0.10% or higher. considering mitigating circumstances in applying sentencing enhancements, . The essence of the Three Strikes law was to require a defendant convicted of any new felony, having suffered one prior conviction of a serious felony to be sentenced to state prison for twice the term otherwise provided for the crime. Enforcement doesnt begin until Jan 1, 2024. The second part of the law is what goes into effect in January 2022. Local jurisdictions are responsible for outreach and educating residents. It also makes it against the law to charge a customer a purchase price higher than what is listed on the website at the time of order. The Supreme Court of California vacated a life without parole ("LWOP") sentence imposed in a first-degree murder conviction, applying its recent decisions clarifying a "special circumstance" to allow such a sentence and instructing that those decisions apply retroactively for habeas corpus relief. Our law blog educates you about the latest criminal law trends and issues in California. Gavin Newsom has signed 770 new California laws and vetoed 66. It expands the requirements for annual pay data reports and requires covered employers to retain certain pay records. Senator Limons bill SB 1162 brings California a big step closer to shrinking the pay gap. The law will help save time, paper and reduce the number of transactions needing to be completed at a field office. Our goal is to afford relief to those currently serving this sentence, no matter the conviction . From healthcare to marriage to law enforcement, these new rules affect the daily lives of everyone in the state. The bill would eliminate the requirement that an individual who is prescribed and ingests aid-in-dying medication make a final attestation. Parking lots across the state are now included with public roads as locations where street racing and sideshows are banned. The law also prohibits a manufacturer or dealer from deceptively marketing a feature. Women Execs (SB 826) passed in 2018, this begins in 2022 requiring corporations to add more women to their boards of executives. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. The bill would also authorize the Secretary of State to impose fines for violations of the bill, as specified, and would provide that moneys from these fines are to be available, upon appropriation, to offset the cost of administering the bill. On September 15, 2022, . Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time. Additionally, consistent with the Departments existing AMBER, Blue, and Silver Alert programs, this new "Feather Alert" program encourages the use of radio, television, and social media to spread the information about the missing indigenous person. California public schools, including colleges, must provide free menstrual products to students. Businesses are also to start donating edible food that was intended to be trashed. You'd be forgiven for not knowing Gov. Public social services. SB 384 establishes three tiers of registration for adult sex offenders, based on specified criteria, for periods of 10 years, 20 years, and life. In part, the new law: The pathway to freedom is obstructed by cumbersome institutional policies. These policies addressed concerns from drug offenses and jail time to civil sexual battery and even rape. New Legislation Guides Sentencing Enhancements in California. Presidential Major Disaster Declaration Expanded to Three Additional Storm-Impacted Counties, Governor Newsom Honors Fallen Los Angeles County Sheriffs Detective 1.18.23, Businesses Impacted by Storms Now Eligible for Emergency Tax Relief, Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Support Communities Impacted by Winter Storms1.16.23, Governor Newsom ProclaimsDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023. Newsom agreed to sign the bill so long as labor groups agreed to strike the vote-by-mail process from the bill, leaving the card check process to become state law. Warehouse Worker Distribution Centers (AB701) prevents warehouse retails from firing workers who miss quotas that interfere with bathroom and breaks. Many of the women and transgender people who make up California's life-without-parole population are charged and sentenced under "felony murder special circumstances" provisions. Calves intended to be sold as veal must be housed with a minimum of 43 square feet per calf. Signed into law by the Governor on September 30, 2021. Newsom signed the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act in September. Egg-laying hens must be cage-free . Each of these new laws applied automatically to you if you were sentenced after the law . Additionally, it expands access for people riding e-bikes and allows bikes to cross streets on pedestrian walk signals, rather than only a green traffic light. This law requires the Attorney Generals Office to create an online reporting system for users of third-party online marketplaces to report listings of suspected stolen items. The measure prohibits the use of the chasing-arrows symbol on products that are not truly recyclable. The aim of the bill is to teach mental wellness in young people, but also to help them identify when then need to ask for help. The popular notion of buying alcoholic drinks to go from restaurants will be continued in 2022 after the positive effect on businesses. The Drop LWOP Coalition works to end Life Without Parole sentencing in California. California's New Laws for 2022, Explained. Ethnic Studies (AB 101) This bill adds the completion of a one-semester course in ethnic studies, meeting specified requirements, to the graduation requirements commencing with pupils graduating in the 202930 school year, including for pupils enrolled in a charter school. Under Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the list of protected categories is now expanded to include "reproductive health decision-making," which, under the new law, "includes, but is not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health." . TRANSFER LEVEL COURSES AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Why it matters: Coming up next year Lunar New Year, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, and Juneteenth will all be state holidays! Another law passed in 2021 allows courts to suspend an individuals drivers license for violating this ban beginning on July 1, 2025. New laws in California for 2022 include: SB9 creates a streamlined process to split lots, add second units to the properties and convert homes into duplexes. Single Use Food ware & Condiments (AB 1276) This bill prohibits a food facility from providing any single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment to a consumer unless requested by the consumer, as provided. It also removes the requirement that a vehicle salespersons license be renewed in person, which will enable the DMV to establish a renewal program that allows for consecutive remote vehicle salesperson license renewals. The bill would require, on or before specified dates, the Secretary of State to publish various reports on its Internet Web site documenting, among other things, the number of corporations in compliance with these provisions. Sess.) It protects a woman or pregnant person who chooses to end a pregnancy from prosecution, even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside the medical system. Gov. This bill adds the completion of a one-semester course in ethnic studies, meeting specified requirements, to the graduation requirements commencing with pupils graduating in the 202930 school year, including for pupils enrolled in a charter school. This law authorizes law enforcement agencies to request the CHP to activate a "Yellow Alert" when a fatal hit-and-run crash has occurred, and specific criteria has been met to permit alert activation. For full text details and authorship . In October, 2021, Gov. The new law, taking effect Jan. 1, expands both the California Family Rights Act and Californias paid sick leave law, called the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act. The main reason these bills were passed is to improve existing laws and update them to match current ethical standards. Existing law authorizes a court, within 120 days after sentencing the defendant or at any time upon a recommendation from the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Board of Parole Hearings, the district attorney, to recall an inmate's sentence and resentence that . The bill would provide that any person whose conduct constitutes gross negligence shall not be entitled to immunity from fire suppression or other costs otherwise recoverable, as specified. By Hannah Wiley. Hundreds of bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021 took effect beginning January 1, 2022. Oil and gas wells: hazardous or idle-deserted wells and facilities. SB2 allows state regulators to revoke the licenses of . Independent Journalism by the Incarcerated. California law requires that felons serve their sentences in county jail rather than state prison unless. Yep, We didnt even get a vote for any of these. Thank you for posting this. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bills 1812 and 2942 into law, creating more opportunities for prisoners to have their sentences recalled that is, modified. The signing of the bill followed a nationwide push for affordable access to pads, tampons and other items. As for penalties, courts will be permitted to suspend a drivers license between 90 days and six months. Businesses with 26 or more employees will be required to pay a $15 minimum wage starting in 2022. It also requires California State University schools and each community college district to stock free menstrual products, and make them easy to get to. Most statutes defining a felony offense specify imprisonment for the offense. The bill would require a food delivery platform to disclose to the customer and the food facility a cost breakdown of each transaction, including, with certain exceptions, prescribed information. California Laws 2022 - Part 18. Pedestrians can cross the street outside an intersection or crosswalk without being ticketed as long as it is safe to do so. $14 for those with fewer than 25 employees. LOS ANGELES For more than a year, a seven-person California commission has been quietly spearheading a massive effort to overhaul the thicket of criminal laws that make up the state penal code. California leads, and we do so by following our moral compass and staying true to our values, said Governor Newsom. HB2656 / SB2248, sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville-District 25) and Lt. Gov. There is always hope, if you find the right Attorney to protect your rights, and fight this Enhancement. The plan could include medication, housing and therapy. Advocates say it will encourage kids to freely express themselves, and with toys separated by gender, it makes it more difficult for consumers to compare products. CARE Court will be implemented statewide and will start with a phased-in approach. In December 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new Department of Justice (DOJ) charging, pleas, and sentencing policy memorandum (Policy). The DMV is sending notices to Californians who have had their permanent Disabled Person Parking Placard for at least six years and asking them to confirm that they are still in need of one. This not only increases community health and safety, it also helps vendors formally enter the economy so they can build a successful business and better provide for their families. This means that employers are forbidden from discriminating against an employee or applicant based on "reproductive health decision-making" or requiring employees to disclose information related to "reproductive health decision-making" as a "condition of employment, continued employment, or a benefit of employment.". These kinds of barriers to ones freedom are where the law meets reality. The new legislation expands protections related to reproductive health decision-making. SB 567 creates a presumption of sentencing judgement of imprisonments and enhancements not to exceed the middle terms, unless there are circumstances in aggravation of a crime that justify the imposition of the upper term. "I wanted it to be better whi The fur law bars residents from selling or making clothing, shoes or handbags with fur starting in 2023. Penalties may also be imposed if any hotel employee was acting within the scope of their employment and knowingly benefited from participating in a venture that the employee knew, or acted in reckless disregard of the activity constituting sex trafficking. Water Rates & Lawsuits (SB 323) This bill would require a water or sewer agency mailing a written notice to the record owner of a parcel affected by a proposed fee or charge pursuant to Article XIIID to include a statement that there is a 120-day statute of limitations for challenging any new, increased, or extended fee or charge. Gavin Newsom signed multiple police reform bills into law, including not allowing police to use rubber bullets or tear gas unless other crowd control methods have been used, and officers have no recourse. This law allows customers to receive certain DMV notices electronically which previously had been required to be mailed if they opt in. Specifically, the bills amended California Penal Code section 1170 (d) (1) so it provides the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) with funding and authorizes district attorneys to make resentencing referrals. The bill also stops cities and counties from enforcing bicycle license laws. Table of Contents . A few bills, including decriminalizing jaywalking and allowing bicyclists to roll through stop signs, were vetoed. As of January 1, 2022, however, the Court "shall" impose a sentence no greater than the Middle-Term. The bill would require the court to consider a persons hardships, as specified, when deciding to either suspend or restrict a drivers license. This past year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 770 new laws that will soon make their way to California. 4: "Stealthing" Banned "Stealthing" refers to the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex, and California passed the nation's first law making it illegal. Since 2015, the current pilot program has enrolled more than 19,000 customers for digital license plates, more than 5,000 customers for vinyl license plates and less than 100 customers for e-registration. [1] The bill only allows for legal immigrants to become police officers. We aim to empower a marginalized community to be a vital voice in criminal justice reform. Leg. This law makes it easier for street vendors to obtain local health permits by amending the California Retail Food Code, thus increasing community health and safety. Large department stores will have to provide a gender-neutral toy aisle in 2022. These laws aim to reduce the increasing theft of catalytic converters and help keep Californians and their cars safer. The bill would permanently and electronically seal most felony convictions after a person fully completes their sentence, including any time on probation, and would require a certain number of subsequent years without any arrests. Why it matters: The future is in the hands of the next generation. Penal Code 1170(b)(1) ). October 9, 2021. A delivery worker finishing his job through the courier app Postmates in Los . In early October, Governor Gavin Newsom signed one such piece of legislation, Senate Bill 81, into law. Thanks to SB 1183by Pro tem Atkins & Senator Grove, children in California from ages 0-5 will be able to sign up for free books in both English and Spanish. It prohibits an employer from taking or threatening adverse action against any employee for refusing to come to work, or leaving, if the employee has a "reasonable belief" that the workplace or work site is unsafe. "Alien" is removed from California State Code ( AB 1096) - strikes . Under CARE Court, families, clinicians, first responders and others will be able to refer individuals suffering from schizophrenia spectrum or psychotic disorders. My Friends Long Wait for Hearing Aids, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Determinate sentencing covers sentencing guidelines, mandatory minimum sentences, and enhanced sentences for certain crimes. This rule has been applied in regards to the new enhancement laws. SB 224 also requires the California Department of Education to develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools on or before January 1, 2024. SB 211 (Umberg) authorized the State Bar of California to collect an annual license fee for lawyers, which is due Feb. 1. The bill would authorize, subject to the course offerings of a local educational agency, including a charter school, a pupil to satisfy the ethnic studies course requirement by completing either (A) a course based on the model curriculum in ethnic studies developed by the commission, (B) an existing ethnic studies course, (C) an ethnic studies course taught as part of a course that has been approved as meeting the AG requirements of the University of California and the California State University, or (D) a locally developed ethnic studies course approved by the governing board of the school district or the governing body of the charter school. Slow Speed Limits (AB 43) Makes it easier to lower speed limits when there are traffic safety concerns. Specifically, the bills amended California Penal Code section 1170(d)(1) so it provides the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) with funding and authorizes district attorneys to make resentencing referrals. The bill would require the commission to prescribe the requirements for applying for and receiving a wildlife salvage permit. The second year of the coronavirus pandemic in California was shaped by two political undercurrents at . Published Jan 16, 2023. The new law aims to remove barriers to degree completion and help students meet their academic and career goals. The law would require judges to press prosecutors on the purpose behind including lyrics as evidence and interrogate whether doing so injects "racial bias into the proceedings.". Criminal records will still be provided to school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, private schools and state special schools that conduct background checks for job applicants. The fines for stores that do not comply start at $250, and go up to $500 for each following offense. The bill would authorize, subject to the course offerings of a local educational agency, including a charter school, a pupil to satisfy the ethnic studies course requirement by completing either (A) a course based on the model curriculum in ethnic studies developed by the commission, (B) an existing ethnic studies course, (C) an ethnic studies course taught as part of a course that has been approved as meeting the AG requirements of the University of California and the California State University, or (D) a locally developed ethnic studies course approved by the governing board of the school district or the governing body of the charter school. It was introduced by Assembly Member Laura Friedman with the goal of creating more opportunities for housing by lowering the cost of building parking spaces. Gender-Neutral Store Displays (AB 1084) stores with 500 employees are requested to display toy products in gender-neutral ways. This bill would require a vote by mail tracking system to be accessible to voters with disabilities. 44 New California reasons to move out of the state. If the defendant was convicted of any . The sentencing court could recall a . In a push for transparency, this new law states that tips via food delivery services and apps must go to the individual worker, and cannot go to the delivery service. DNA collected from sexual assault victims during an investigation can no longer be used for other purposes, including investigating other crimes. This bill would extend the requirements to mail a ballot to every registered voter to all elections and apply them to all local elections officials. SACRAMENTO This year, the California Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed historic measures to fight climate change, protect womens right to choose, support small businesses, pay equity and more. In 2020, California's District Attorney issued a special directive for prosecuting offices to no longer seek gang crime sentencing enhancements. It will go into effect on January 1, 2026, for civil . The bill would require a pupil who completes a course described above to also accrue credit for coursework in the subject that the course is offered, including, if applicable, credit towards satisfying a course required for a diploma of graduation from high school. Sometimes even the amount of marijuana of 28.5 grams or less can be a crime in certain circumstances. "It is going to reduce the average sentence by six months. This page was last updated on: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 10:29 AM. The aim of the bill is to reduce the amount of organic trash that goes to landfills, which makes up a third of what goes to the landfill, CalRecycle said. Dec. 31, 2021 5 AM PT. It amends two laws by relaxing the definition of people an employee can take off time to care for. Some begin in 2022 and others in the following years. Cities in California can no longer impose minimum parking requirements on new developments within a half-mile of public transit. Another such bill, SB 2, aims to stop officers from transferring to other departments once they've been found to have committed serious misconduct. The bill would also specify that a person commits a sexual battery who causes contact between an intimate part of the person and a sexual organ of another from which the person removed a condom without verbal consent. Secret Employment Settlements (SB 331) expands the 2018 law to expand the prohibition to include acts of workplace harassment or discrimination not based on sex and acts of harassment or discrimination not based on sex by the owner of a housing accommodation. This bill will expand on existing transparency laws, which mandate pay data reporting by employee sex, race, and ethnicity. This bill would make a sustained finding involving force that is unreasonable or excessive, and any sustained finding that an officer failed to intervene against another officer using unreasonable or excessive force, subject to disclosure. SB 567: Determinate Sentencing Signed into law by the Governor on October 8, 2021. Disclaimer: The views in this article are those of the author. He holds a bachelor of arts in mass communication from California State University, Hayward. CALIFORNIA'S SENTENCING LAWS. Prescribed Burns (SB 332) This bill would provide that no person shall be liable for any fire suppression or other costs otherwise recoverable for a prescribed burn if specified conditions are met, including, among others, that the burn be for the purpose of wildland fire hazard reduction, ecological maintenance and restoration, cultural burning, silviculture, or agriculture, and that, when required, a certified burn boss review and approve a written prescription for the burn. LUNAR NEW YEAR, ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBERANCE DAY, AND JUNETEENTH. According to the sheriff, the 16-year-old mother was running for her life with her baby in arms before they were killed. The bill would define terms for its purposes. Why it matters: Books open up a whole new world of imagination and wonder. Some pathways to freedom are codified in the law and then theres what transpires when barriers to court entry are instituted in secrecy. Dealers and manufacturers that sell new passenger vehicles equipped with a partial driving automation feature or provide any software update or vehicle upgrade that adds such a feature are required to give a clear description of its functions and limitations. Commercial fishing: inspection: crab traps. This bill would extend the definition of "COVID-19 rental debt" as unpaid rent or any other unpaid financial obligation of a tenant that came due between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021 . SB 81 is designed to address the proliferation of sentence enhancements, which can often double the length of a prison term and have been disproportionately applied to people of color and those suffering from mental illness. The California Repeal Three-Strikes Law Initiative (#21-0035) was not on the ballot in California as an initiated state statute on November 8, 2022 . Heres a snapshot of some of the bills that will take effect in the New Year: Why it matters: Californians deserve the right to know what oil companies are up to. he or she was convicted of a "serious" or "violent" felony either in the present case or in a past conviction. Oct. 8, 2021 8:03 PM PT. This bill would require a vote by mail tracking system to be accessible to voters with disabilities. Here are some of the new laws going into effect in 2022 that residents should know about. The U.S. The first cohort to implement CARE Court includes the counties of Glenn, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and San Francisco. Sentencing: dismissal of enhancements. See how incarcerated writers are breaking stereotypes and shifting the narrative. Employers with multiple establishments are required to submit separate reports for each establishment instead of a consolidated report. 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