Crimes: sexual exploitation of a child.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill broadens California’s definition of sexual exploitation of a child to include digitally altered or artificial‑intelligence‑generated depictions and to criminalize downloading, streaming, or accessing such material. It sets misdemeanor or felony penalties, with higher jail terms for repeat offenders, while carving out exemptions for law enforcement, medical/educational use, spouses, and unsolicited content. The amendment also updates related sexual‑abuse definitions and removes any state reimbursement requirement for local agencies.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6476.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy and Consumer Protection · Jul 1, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and P. & C.P.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
10. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3872.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
12. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rubio · sponsor

Bill text

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