California AB1538 prohibits officials from retaliating against individuals for exercising constitutional rights.

California AB1538 adds a new section to the Penal Code, making it unlawful for elected or appointed officials to retaliate or exert political retribution against individuals for exercising state or federal constitutional rights. This retaliation includes acts of reprisal, threats, or coercion. Violators face forfeiture of office and disqualification from holding any office in the state or its subdivisions. The act does not apply to hiring or personnel decisions related to employees or prospective employees of the official.

California AB1538 prohibits officials from retaliating against individuals for exercising constitutional rights.

California AB1538 adds a new section to the Penal Code, making it unlawful for elected or appointed officials to retaliate or exert political retribution against individuals for exercising state or federal constitutional rights. This retaliation includes acts of reprisal, threats, or coercion. Violators face forfeiture of office and disqualification from holding any office in the state or its subdivisions. The act does not apply to hiring or personnel decisions related to employees or prospective employees of the official.