Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 771Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 13, 2023 An act to amend Section 92 222 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 771, as amended, Lowenthal. Crimes: bribery. assault by administering substance.Existing law prohibits a person from administering a controlled substance or anaesthetic or intoxicating agent to a person with the intent of enabling themselves or another person to commit a felony.This bill would instead prohibit the administering of any such substance to a person without their consent. The bill would also impose an additional penalty if this prohibition was violated with the intent to enable the commission of a crime or if the violation results in bodily injury or death.By expanding the scope of an existing 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.Existing law prohibits a person from offering a bribe, as specified, to certain persons, with the intent to influence their decision on specified matters. A violation of this provision is punishable as a felony.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 222 of the Penal Code is amended to read:222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 92 of the Penal Code is amended to read:92.Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence their vote, opinion, or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before them for decision, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.
Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 771Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 13, 2023 An act to amend Section 92 222 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 771, as amended, Lowenthal. Crimes: bribery. assault by administering substance.Existing law prohibits a person from administering a controlled substance or anaesthetic or intoxicating agent to a person with the intent of enabling themselves or another person to commit a felony.This bill would instead prohibit the administering of any such substance to a person without their consent. The bill would also impose an additional penalty if this prohibition was violated with the intent to enable the commission of a crime or if the violation results in bodily injury or death.By expanding the scope of an existing 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.Existing law prohibits a person from offering a bribe, as specified, to certain persons, with the intent to influence their decision on specified matters. A violation of this provision is punishable as a felony.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023
Amended IN Assembly March 09, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 771
Introduced by Assembly Member LowenthalFebruary 13, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Lowenthal
February 13, 2023
An act to amend Section 92 222 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 771, as amended, Lowenthal. Crimes: bribery. assault by administering substance.
Existing law prohibits a person from administering a controlled substance or anaesthetic or intoxicating agent to a person with the intent of enabling themselves or another person to commit a felony.This bill would instead prohibit the administering of any such substance to a person without their consent. The bill would also impose an additional penalty if this prohibition was violated with the intent to enable the commission of a crime or if the violation results in bodily injury or death.By expanding the scope of an existing 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.Existing law prohibits a person from offering a bribe, as specified, to certain persons, with the intent to influence their decision on specified matters. A violation of this provision is punishable as a felony.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Existing law prohibits a person from administering a controlled substance or anaesthetic or intoxicating agent to a person with the intent of enabling themselves or another person to commit a felony.
This bill would instead prohibit the administering of any such substance to a person without their consent. The bill would also impose an additional penalty if this prohibition was violated with the intent to enable the commission of a crime or if the violation results in bodily injury or death.
By expanding the scope of an existing 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.
Existing law prohibits a person from offering a bribe, as specified, to certain persons, with the intent to influence their decision on specified matters. A violation of this provision is punishable as a felony.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 222 of the Penal Code is amended to read:222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.SECTION 1.Section 92 of the Penal Code is amended to read:92.Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence their vote, opinion, or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before them for decision, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 222 of the Penal Code is amended to read:222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
SECTION 1. Section 222 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
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222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
222. (a) Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, agent without that persons consent is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.
(b) Every person who violates subdivision (a) with the intent to enable themselves or another person to commit a crime, including, without limitation, any kidnapping, rape, or sexual assault, shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
(c) Every person who violates subdivision (a) causing great bodily injury to, or death of, the victim shall be punished by an additional term of three years.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence their vote, opinion, or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before them for decision, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.