This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 2917, which allows courts to consider various forms of evidence, such as stalking and threats, when deciding on gun violence restraining orders. It aims to enhance the criteria for determining the risk of gun violence by including evidence related to animal cruelty and threats against individuals or groups.
Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2917, introduced by Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, which authorizes a court, when considering whether there exists grounds for granting a gun violence restraining order, to consider evidence of stalking, evidence of animal cruelty, evidence of threats toward a person or group based on a protected characteristic, and evidence of threats of violence or destruction of property for the purpose of interfering with the free exercise of constitutional rights.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to strengthen California's gun violence restraining order laws in response to rising hate incidents and gun violence.
Assembly Member Zbur introduced AB 2917 to amend existing laws regarding gun violence restraining orders, allowing courts to consider additional evidence such as stalking and animal cruelty.
AB 2917 was amended to expand the scope of evidence that courts can consider when issuing gun violence restraining orders.
Supervisor Stefani introduced a resolution to the Board of Supervisors supporting AB 2917, highlighting its importance in preventing hate-fueled violence.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 354-24, formally supporting AB 2917 and directing the Clerk to send copies to key state officials.
The resolution supporting AB 2917 became effective as the Mayor did not sign it within the required timeframe.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted copies of the adopted resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials.
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