Trespass.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to clarify and strengthen the definition of trespass, particularly concerning Indian lands. It makes it a misdemeanor to trespass on Indian lands where animals are raised, to injure property, or interfere with lawful business, mirroring existing laws regarding public land. The bill also addresses repeated trespassing, requiring a request for assistance from a peace officer before entry and establishing a timeframe for requests. Furthermore, it clarifies that tribal police officers’ trespass warnings have the same legal weight as those from state or local authorities, and it creates a mechanism for tribal governments to enforce exclusion orders through agreements with law enforcement.
Key provisions
- Makes it a misdemeanor to trespass on Indian lands where animals are raised and signs forbidding trespass are displayed.
- Clarifies that trespass on Indian lands for the purpose of injuring property or interfering with a lawful business is a misdemeanor.
- Requires a request for assistance from a peace officer before entering private property or Indian lands after being asked to leave.
- Establishes a 48-hour timeframe for re-entry after being requested to leave, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Authorizes tribes to enter agreements with law enforcement to enforce exclusion orders.
- Includes trespass warnings given by tribal police officers.
- Addresses intentional avoidance of screening and inspection in sterile areas of airports, passenger vessel terminals, and public transit facilities.
- Specifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the bill's creation of a new crime.
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Primary sponsor
Ávila Farías
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