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S 5682

Implements "Cassie's law"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Julia Salazar

The bill aims to implement Cassie’s Law, but the exact provisions, offenses, and protections will be defined only after the full text is released.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · S 5682

Summary: S 5682 — Implements "Cassie's Law"

Quick overview

  • Bill number: S 5682
  • Title: Implements "Cassie's law"
  • Status: Referred to Judiciary (2025-02-27)
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Sen. Julia Salazar

  • Classification: bill

  • Related measures:

    • S 9914 (prior-session)
    • A 4862 (companion)

What we know about the bill

  • The bill’s stated purpose is to implement “Cassie’s Law.” The specific provisions, statutory changes, and operational details are not included in the information provided here. Until the text is available, the precise scope, offenses or protections created or amended, and any new responsibilities for agencies are not known.

What to expect in a typical “Cassie’s Law” type bill (areas to look for once the text is released)

  • Purpose and scope: What conduct or outcomes the law targets; who is protected or regulated (e.g., victims, children, vulnerable populations).
  • Offenses and penalties: Any new crimes or changes to penalties, fines, or incarceration terms; tiered or graduated penalties.
  • Definitions: Key terms used throughout the bill (e.g., what constitutes a violation, a safety/reporting duty, a "Cassie’s Law" trigger).
  • Enforcement and agencies: Which state or local agencies are charged with enforcement, investigation, or compliance; any new reporting or auditing requirements.
  • Procedural mechanics: How the law would be implemented (effective date, phased rollout, deadlines for agencies to comply, any required rules or regulations).
  • Funding and fiscal impact: Any needed appropriations, grants, or cost offsets; potential fiscal notes.
  • Protection and remedies for victims: Any supports, reporting safeguards, or remedies provided to individuals affected by the law.

Affected parties (based on typical Cassie’s Law frameworks)

  • Individuals directly governed by the new or amended offenses.
  • Law enforcement, judiciary, and prosecutorial offices; state or local agencies responsible for enforcement and compliance.
  • Victims and consumer/public safety communities; potential service providers or advocates.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Current stage: Referred to Judiciary, indicating initial committee review and consideration will occur before advancing.
  • Next steps: The bill will be reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee; potential amendments; committee vote; if favorable, it would move to the Senate floor for debate and a vote, followed by passage to the Assembly or a companion process, depending on chamber rules.
  • Text availability: A detailed, point-by-point summary will be possible once the bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports are released.

How to stay informed

  • Monitor the bill’s text and committee reports for precise provisions, definitions, and impacts.
  • Review the companion Assembly bill (A 4862) and S 9914 for parallel language or related policy changes.
  • Check for amendments, fiscal notes, and timelines (effective dates, sunset provisions, or required rulemakings).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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