State Rep. Juan Alanis, District 22 | Official U.S. House headshot
State Rep. Juan Alanis, District 22 | Official U.S. House headshot
Today in Sacramento, Assemblymember Juan Alanis introduced a legislative package comprising four bills focused on protecting minors and victims of violent crime. The proposed legislation aims to prevent violent crime and bolster protections for crime victims.
Alanis, who has experience as a detective specializing in crimes against children, emphasized the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. "As a former detective specializing in crimes against children, I witnessed firsthand the legal and resource challenges faced daily by our local law enforcement agencies," said Alanis. He added that since his tenure began in Sacramento, he has concentrated on supporting front-line officers and agency partners.
Following his reappointment as Vice-Chair of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, Alanis reiterated his dedication to advocating for victims' rights. One of the bills, AB 528, seeks to establish stricter guidelines for handling evidence in child pornography cases. This bill is awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
AB 603 proposes a new asset forfeiture framework targeting convicted human traffickers. The bill suggests allocating 50% of seized assets to victim services and 50% to law enforcement efforts against human trafficking. This bill also awaits a hearing in the same committee.
AB 277 aims to expand background checks for those providing behavioral health treatment. It would prohibit individuals convicted of crimes involving minors from working in these facilities if passed. This proposal is currently pending a hearing in the Assembly Human Services Committee.
Lastly, AB 767 seeks to clarify placement locations for conditionally released sexually violent predators (SVPs) to ensure they are not near sensitive areas like schools or daycares. This bill is awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Education Committee.
"All four bills are designed to utilize government authority as intended – to protect our most vulnerable," stated Alanis. He expressed pride in the progress made by his team and their ongoing efforts to enhance protections for children and crime victims while supporting law enforcement agencies.
Assemblymember Juan Alanis represents California's 22nd Assembly District, which includes Modesto and several surrounding communities.
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