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CaliforniaSB 2212025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Crimes: stalking.

Sponsored By: Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Stalking law now covers threats to pets

The law broadens what counts as stalking. A credible threat can be spoken, written, sent by phone or computer, or implied by actions. It also covers threats to a person’s pet, service animal, emotional support animal, or horse. “Harass” means repeated, willful conduct that seriously alarms and has no good purpose. Protected speech is excluded, prosecution is allowed even if the person is in jail, and “immediate family” includes a spouse, parent, child, close relatives, and people who live or recently lived with you.

Tougher penalties for stalking and repeat offenders

Stalking is a crime when someone willfully and maliciously follows or harasses and makes a credible threat that causes reasonable fear. Penalties include up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both, or state prison. If a restraining order or injunction is in place, the sentence is two, three, or four years in state prison. With certain prior felonies (PC 273.5, 273.6, 422) or a prior felony stalking conviction, the sentence is two, three, or five years. For felony stalking, the court may also require sex‑offender registration.

Long no-contact orders, counseling, and treatment

At sentencing, the court considers a no‑contact order for up to 10 years to protect the victim and family. The judge sets the length based on seriousness, risk of future harm, and safety needs, and may issue it whether the person gets prison, jail, or probation. If probation is granted or sentence is suspended, counseling is required unless the judge finds good cause not to. The court also considers mental‑health treatment under Section 2684; if certified, the person is evaluated and moved to a state hospital for care.

Labor picketing exempt from stalking charges

Conduct during labor picketing is exempt from the stalking law. Peaceful picket activity cannot be charged under this section.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Marie Alvarado-Gil

    Republican • Senate

  • Jesse Arreguín

    Democratic • Senate

  • Phillip Chen

    Republican • House

  • Steven Choi

    Republican • Senate

  • Megan Dahle

    Republican • Senate

  • Bill Essayli

    Republican • House

  • Melissa Hurtado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Roger Niello

    Republican • Senate

  • Kelly Seyarto

    Republican • Senate

  • Thomas Umberg

    Democratic • Senate

  • Suzette Martinez Valladares

    Republican • Senate

  • Aisha Wahab

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 189 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/8/2025

Item 169 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 9/3/2025

Item 232 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 73 • No: 0

legislature vote • 8/29/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 15 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/15/2025

Vote in CX18

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/2/2025

Item 82 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 36 • No: 0

legislature vote • 5/23/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 6 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/21/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 6 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/1/2025

Vote in CS72

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 576, Statutes of 2025.

    10/10/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/10/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

    9/16/2025legislature

  4. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2599.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

    9/8/2025Senate

  5. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

    9/3/2025Senate

  6. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 2871.) Ordered to the Senate.

    9/3/2025House

  7. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    9/2/2025House

  8. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 29).

    8/29/2025House

  9. August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

    8/20/2025House

  10. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    7/17/2025House

  11. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 15).

    7/16/2025House

  12. July 1 hearing postponed by committee.

    7/1/2025House

  13. June 17 hearing postponed by committee.

    6/17/2025House

  14. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

    6/9/2025House

  15. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

    6/3/2025House

  16. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 1390.) Ordered to the Assembly.

    6/2/2025Senate

  17. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/23/2025Senate

  18. From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1192.) (May 23).

    5/23/2025Senate

  19. Set for hearing May 23.

    5/16/2025Senate

  20. April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

    4/21/2025Senate

  21. Set for hearing April 21.

    4/4/2025Senate

  22. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 611.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    4/1/2025Senate

  23. Set for hearing April 1.

    3/19/2025Senate

  24. March 25 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

    3/18/2025Senate

  25. Set for hearing March 25.

    3/7/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/10/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/10/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    7/17/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/23/2025

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