California AB2691 prohibits individuals convicted of certain felonies from running for state or local office.

California AB2691 amends the Elections Code to disqualify individuals convicted of specific felonies from holding state or local elective office. The bill targets convictions involving bribery, embezzlement, extortion, perjury, sexual assault, human trafficking, or conspiracy to commit these crimes. The intent is to ensure public trust by preventing individuals who have abused their power from holding public office.

California AB2691 prohibits individuals convicted of certain felonies from running for state or local office.

California AB2691 amends the Elections Code to disqualify individuals convicted of specific felonies from holding state or local elective office. The bill targets convictions involving bribery, embezzlement, extortion, perjury, sexual assault, human trafficking, or conspiracy to commit these crimes. The intent is to ensure public trust by preventing individuals who have abused their power from holding public office.