Press Releases

Senator Leyva: Ban Use of Political Funds to Fight Harassment and Discrimination Claims

Legislation Seeks to Prevent Future Confusion Related to Proper Use of Funds

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In order to clarify the appropriate use of political funds to pay for legal expenses, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation to prohibit legal defense funds and campaign funds from being used to pay for or reimburse a candidate or elected official for legal fees associated with violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, including sexual harassment.

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Senator Leyva Reintroduces Legislation Ensuring College Access to Medication Abortion

SB 24 Would Remove Barriers to Abortion Care for College Students

Monday, December 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced important legislation that will ensure access to medication abortion services on California public university campuses for students who seek to terminate their pregnancy during the first ten weeks. 

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Senator Leyva: California Must Test All New Rape Kits

SB 22 Ensures Justice for Survivors and Helps Put Rapists Behind Bars

Monday, December 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – On the first day of the 2019-2020 legislative session, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced legislation requiring that law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California.

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Senator Leyva Will Reintroduce Rape Kit Testing Legislation Next Session

Sunday, September 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 1449:

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Senator Leyva Commits to Reintroducing “College Student Right to Access Act”

Sunday, September 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 320 earlier today:

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Governor Signs Leyva Bill Banning Secret Settlements in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

Leyva: SB 820 Lifts ‘Curtain of Secrecy’ That Has Protected Perpetrators for Decades

Sunday, September 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – After earning bipartisan support in the Senate and Assembly, Governor Jerry Brown today signed Senate Bill 820 authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will ban the use of secret settlements related to specified sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and sexual harassment.

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Leyva Bill Addressing High Suicide Rates at State Prisons Signed by Governor

SB 960 Introduced After Troubling August 2017 Report Released by State Auditor

Thursday, September 27, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown yesterday signed Senate Bill 960 authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will ensure that state prisons in California follow best practices related to suicide prevention and treatment.

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Bill Protecting Kids from Dangerous Lead Exposure Approved by Governor

SB 1041 Will Help To Promptly Diagnose & Treat Children

Monday, September 24, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to help ensure that children at risk of lead exposure receive blood lead screening tests was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.

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