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AB 2104

Sexually violent predators.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Carrillo

AB 2104 modifies California's sexually violent predator program governance, currently under legislative review with pending amendments affecting offender management protocols.

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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Bill Summary · AB 2104

Legislative bill overview

AB 2104 addresses the management and monitoring of sexually violent predators (SVPs) in California. The bill has undergone amendments in committee and is currently in the public safety committee review process as of March 2026.

Why is this important

SVP legislation directly impacts public safety policy, law enforcement resources, and the rights of individuals subject to these designations. California's SVP program is one of the nation's most expansive, affecting how dangerous offenders are confined, monitored, and released back into communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Civil commitment scope: Defining which offenders qualify as SVPs and how strictly commitment criteria are applied affects both incarceration costs and community safety outcomes
  • Monitoring and supervision requirements: Balancing effective surveillance technology and oversight against privacy concerns and practical enforcement challenges
  • Release and reintegration standards: Determining when/whether SVPs can be released and under what conditions creates tension between rehabilitation principles and preventive detention

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

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