Summary
Existing law provides for the civil commitment of a person who is determined to be a sexually violent predator. Existing law establishes a procedure by which a person committed as a sexually violent predator may petition for conditional release and requires the court, if it makes a specified determination, to place the person on conditional release.
This bill would require a court presiding over any proceeding held pursuant to the above-described provisions that is open to the public to provide the public with a remote access option that allows members of the public to remotely observe the proceeding.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 18, 2026
Read first time. To print.
HouseFeb 19, 2026
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
HouseMar 9, 2026
Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
HouseMar 9, 2026
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
HouseMar 10, 2026
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
House