CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty

Sponsors

In the legislative process, a bill sponsor is the primary congressmen who introduces a piece of legislation for consideration. Think of the sponsor as the "author" or chief advocate for a bill.

While a bill usually has one primary sponsor (or a few lead sponsors), other lawmakers can sign on as co-sponsors. A co-sponsor is a congressmen who adds their name to the bill to publicly show their support and increase the bill's chances of passing, even if they are not managing the day-to-day legislative strategy.

The key responsibilities of a sponsor include:

• Introduction: They are the official person who formally submits the bill to be read and debated by the legislative body.
• Advocacy: They act as the primary champion for the legislation, explaining its purpose and arguing why it is necessary.
• Gathering Support: They work to persuade other lawmakers to vote for the bill and often seek out expert testimony or public support to build momentum.
• Navigating the Process: They help shepherd the bill through various committees, negotiate amendments or changes, and guide it toward a final vote.

Primary Sponsors

Dontavius L. Jarrells

District	1
Party	Democrat
Chamber	House of Representatives

Veronica Sims

District	33
Party	Democrat
Chamber	House of Representatives

Co-Sponsors

Related Committees

General Government

Status Changes

House	Senate	Governor
Introduced Jun 23 2025 Referred to committee Sep 15 2025

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