Assemblyman Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) and Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) introduced AB 292 classifying felony domestic violence as a “violent felony.”
AB 292 will hold the most violent domestic abusers accountable by making them ineligible for “early release.” This will be the third attempt at this legislation, after the bill was refused a hearing in 2024. This time, the legislation is being introduced with the support of the California State Sheriffs’ Association as the sponsor.
Statistics show that nearly two-thirds of mass shooters have documented histories of domestic violence or have killed a family member. This marks an increase from earlier years, underscoring the ongoing risk posed by violent offenders with such histories.
Read more at: Bill Seeks to Make Domestic Violence a Violent Felony
