Decision Maker

Hannah-Beth Jackson

Former State Senate - California-19

District 19, California

Hannah-Beth Jackson is a prominent American politician and lawyer, associated with the Democratic Party. Her political career includes stints as a member of the California State Senate from 2013 to 2020, representing the 19th district, and the California State Assembly member from 1998 to 2004, representing the 35th district. Jackson's legislative agenda has been characterized by a focus on women's rights, environmental protection, education, and healthcare. Noteworthy landmarks of her political career include drafting and sponsoring "yes means yes" legislation that targets sexual assault in colleges, which made California the first state to adopt such compulsory standards for consent.