Criminal procedure: prohibited violations.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill expands the definition of ‘prohibited violation’ under California law to include participation in lawful protests and criticizing the government, both of which are currently excluded. It also extends the prohibition on California corporations producing records to federal court orders, ensuring that corporations cannot comply with warrants related to these activities. The bill aims to protect First Amendment rights by preventing the use of legal processes to investigate or enforce against such protected actions.
Key provisions
- Includes participation in lawful protests and criticizing the government as ‘prohibited violations’ under California law.
- Expands the prohibition on California corporations producing records to federal court orders related to ‘prohibited violations’.
- Defines ‘prohibited violation’ to encompass activities related to legally protected healthcare and exercising First Amendment rights.
- Requires a statement of non-relation to a ‘prohibited violation’ for out-of-state warrants.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘facilitating’ in the context of healthcare provision.
Who is affected
- California Corporations
- Individuals participating in lawful protests
- Individuals criticizing the government
- Federal Courts
- Law Enforcement Agencies
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