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SB-2023 Terrorizing.(1989-1990)



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SB2023:v96#DOCUMENT

Senate Bill No. 2023
CHAPTER 643

An act to amend Section 11413 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  September 11, 1990. Approved by Governor  September 08, 1990. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 2023, Hart. Terrorizing.
Existing law makes it a felony to explode, ignite, or attempt to explode or ignite, any destructive device or explosive, or to commit arson, in or about certain specified places, for the purpose of terrorizing another or in reckless disregard of terrorizing another, as defined.
This bill would also make it a felony to explode, ignite, or attempt to explode or ignite, any destructive device or explosive, or to commit arson, in or about a courthouse or the home or office of a judicial officer, as defined.
This bill would impose a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 11413 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

11413.
 (a)  Any person who explodes, ignites, or attempts to explode or ignite any destructive device or any explosive, or who commits arson, in or about any of the places listed in subdivision (b), for the purpose of terrorizing another or in reckless disregard of terrorizing another is guilty of a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, five, or seven years, and a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(b)  Subdivision (a) applies to the following places:
(1)  Any health facility licensed under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, or any place where medical care is provided by a licensed health care professional.
(2)  Any church, temple, synagogue, or other place of worship.
(3)  The buildings, offices, and meeting sites of organizations that counsel for or against abortion or among whose major activities are lobbying, publicizing, or organizing with respect to public or private issues relating to abortion.
(4)  Any place at which a lecture, film-showing, or other private meeting or presentation that educates or propagates with respect to abortion practices or policies, whether on private property or at a meeting site authorized for specific use by a private group on public property, is taking place.
(5)  Any bookstore or public or private library.
(6)  Any building or facility designated as a courthouse.
(7)  The home or office of a judicial officer.
(c)  As used in this section, “judicial officer” means a magistrate, judge, justice, commissioner, referee, or any person appointed by a court to serve in one of these capacities, of any state or federal court located in this state.
(d)  As used in this section, “terrorizing” means to cause a person of ordinary emotions and sensibilities to fear for personal safety.

SEC. 2.

 No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII  B of the California Constitution because the only costs which may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, changes the definition of a crime or infraction, changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, or eliminates a crime or infraction. Notwithstanding Section 17580 of the Government Code, unless otherwise specified in this act, the provisions of this act shall become operative on the same date that the act takes effect pursuant to the California Constitution.